Quote by Albert Camus

To be born to create, to love, to win at games is to be born to live in time of peace. But war teaches us to lose everything and become what we were not. It all becomes a question of style.

To be born to create, to love, to win at games is to be born

Summary

This quote suggests that being born with inherent abilities - such as creativity, love, and skill in games - allows us to live in times of peace. However, the experience of war forces us to forfeit everything we hold dear and transform into someone we never imagined we could be. In this context, the notion of style becomes crucial, implying that our response and adaptation in times of adversity ultimately define us.

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By Albert Camus

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