Quote by Albert Camus

To be famous, in fact, one has only to kill one's landlady.


To be famous, in fact, one has only to kill one's landlady.

Summary

This quote appears to be a dark and extreme sarcasm. It suggests that gaining fame can sometimes come from committing horrendous crimes, such as murdering one's own landlady. It is a critique on the sensationalism and obsession with scandalous acts that society often indulges in. The quote seems to highlight the unsettling idea that notoriety can be achieved by immoral actions, reflecting the skewed values and priorities given to fame in contemporary culture.

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Famous
By Albert Camus
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