Quote by Albert Camus

Beginning to think is beginning to be undermined. Society has but little connection with such beginnings. The worm is in man's heart. That is where it must be sought. One must follow and understand this fatal game that leads from lucidity in the face of existence to flight from light.

Beginning to think is beginning to be undermined. Society ha

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of critical thinking and self-reflection is being undervalued and disregarded by society. It implies that people are becoming complacent and are not effectively addressing the deeper issues within themselves. The quote highlights the idea that the root cause of destructive behaviors and tendencies lies within individuals, and to truly understand and overcome this darkness, one must analyze and comprehend the self-destructive patterns that lead to avoiding reality and escaping from truth.

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Philosophy Suicide

By Albert Camus

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