Quote by Albert Camus

Absolute virtue is impossible and the republic of forgiveness leads, with implacable logic, to the republic of the guillotine.

Absolute virtue is impossible and the republic of forgivenes

Summary

This quote suggests that the idea of absolute virtue is unrealistic and unattainable. It argues that striving for perfection and unforgivingly holding individuals to impossibly high moral standards can ultimately result in a society that is harsh and unforgiving. The mention of the "republic of the guillotine" expresses the extreme consequences and violence that can arise when forgiveness is absent and society becomes fixated on rigid notions of virtue. It serves as a warning against the dangers of inflexibility and the importance of embracing forgiveness and understanding in creating a more compassionate society.

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Forgiveness

By Albert Camus

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