Quote by Albert Camus

Where would his torture be, indeed, if at every step the hope of succeeding upheld him?

Where would his torture be, indeed, if at every step the hop

Summary

This quote implies that the essence of torture lies in the absence of hope. If a person constantly has hope and assurance of success every step of the way, there is no real torture involved. The statement suggests that true torment arises from the uncertainty and challenges faced when pursuing a goal without any guarantees. The quote highlights the importance of struggle, difficulty, and uncertainty in truly testing and pushing individuals towards their limits.

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Success Perseverance Sisyphus

By Albert Camus

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