Quote by Albert Camus

On the whole, men are more good than bad; that, however, isn't the real point. But they are more or less ignorant, and it is this that we call vice or virtue; the most incorrigible vice being that of an ignorance that fancies it knows everything and therefore claims for itself the right to kill. The soul of the murderer is blind; and there can be no true goodness nor true love without the utmost clear-sightedness.


On the whole, men are more good than bad; that, however, isn

Summary

This quote suggests that the inherent nature of human beings is inclined towards good rather than bad. However, what truly defines one's character is the level of ignorance or knowledge they possess. The greatest vice is the ignorance that assumes it knows everything, leading to a sense of entitlement and even the potential to harm others. The quote emphasizes that true goodness and love cannot exist without a deep understanding and awareness of oneself and the world around them. The soul of a murderer is blind due to this ignorance, thereby highlighting the importance of clarity and insight in cultivating genuine virtue.

By Albert Camus
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