Quote by Albert Camus

The only conception of freedom I can have is that of the prisoner or the individual in the midst of the State. The only one I know is freedom of thought and action.

The only conception of freedom I can have is that of the pri

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's understanding of freedom is rooted in the experiences of a prisoner or an individual living within the boundaries of a state. To them, freedom is primarily associated with the ability to think and act independently, unconstrained by external influences or restrictions. The quoted individual acknowledges that their personal concept of freedom is limited to the sphere of thoughts and actions, implying that it might differ from other understandings of freedom that include broader societal or political dimensions.

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