Quote by Albert Camus

Who, cher monsieur, will sleep on the floor for us? Whether I am capable of it myself? Look, I'd like to be and I shall be. Yes, we shall all be capable of it one day, and that will be salvation.

Who, cher monsieur, will sleep on the floor for us? Whether

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is questioning who will make sacrifices and endure hardships for the benefit of others. They express a desire to be someone who is capable of such selflessness, believing that everyone should strive towards this goal. The speaker sees the ability to endure difficulties for others as a transformative and redemptive act, bringing salvation to all.

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Philosophy Existentialism First Person

By Albert Camus

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