Quote by Salman Rushdie

Vertigo is the conflict between the fear of falling and the desire to fall.

Vertigo is the conflict between the fear of falling and the

Summary

This quote by French philosopher and writer Albert Camus points to the paradoxical nature of the human psyche. Vertigo, commonly associated with heights, represents a state of disorientation and dizziness. Camus suggests that within this state exists a conflict between two opposing forces: the fear of falling and the simultaneous desire to submit to the thrill of falling. It reflects the intricate nature of human desires, where contradictory emotions coexist, creating an inner struggle between fear and risk-taking tendencies. This quote invites introspection into the complex psychology of human beings and how conflicting desires shape our experiences.

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