Quote by Albert Camus

What is called a reason for living is also an excellent reason for dying.

What is called a reason for living is also an excellent reas

Summary

This quote suggests that the same things or ideals that give meaning and purpose to life can also be strong enough to make someone willingly sacrifice their life for. It implies that what one considers worth living for, whether it be love, a cause, or personal beliefs, can be so significant that they serve as a compelling reason to risk or forfeit one's own life. It highlights the intense devotion and passion that certain aspects of life can elicit, blurring the boundaries between living and dying in the face of profound commitments.

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Life Death Absurd Living Dying

By Albert Camus

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