Quote by Albert Camus

Accept life, take it as it is? Stupid. The means of doing otherwise? Far from our having to take it, it is life that possesses us and on occasion shuts our mouths.

Accept life, take it as it is? Stupid. The means of doing ot

Summary

This quote expresses criticism towards the idea of accepting life unquestioningly and passively. It suggests that considering life as it is without questioning or attempting to change it is foolish. The statement argues that rather than assuming control over life, it is life itself that has control over us, asserting its power to silence and restrict us at times. It challenges the notion of acceptance, emphasizing the need to resist complacency and assert our agency in the face of external influences.

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Life

By Albert Camus

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