Quote by Albert Camus

There comes a time in history when the man who dares to say that two and two make four is punished with death. The schoolteacher is well aware of this. And the question is not one of knowing what punishment or reward attends the making of this calculation. The question is that of knowing whether two and two do make four.

There comes a time in history when the man who dares to say

Summary

This quote by George Orwell highlights the power dynamics and control that can prevail in certain historical and political contexts. It suggests a time when truth and logical reasoning are suppressed, to the extent that stating an obvious fact like "two and two make four" becomes dangerous. The quote accentuates the importance of maintaining intellectual integrity and questioning the prevailing narratives, even when doing so may result in severe consequences. It urges individuals to uphold truth and knowledge as essential values, demanding an unwavering commitment to objective reality and critical thinking.

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Existentialism

By Albert Camus

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