Quote by Albert Camus

God put self-pity by the side of despair like the cure by the side of the disease.

God put self-pity by the side of despair like the cure by th

Summary

This quote suggests that self-pity and despair are intertwined, much like a disease and its cure. It implies that God has intentionally placed self-pity close to despair as a way to counter it. In other words, when one is overwhelmed by despair, they might naturally encounter self-pity. However, self-pity can provide a glimmer of hope or a means of healing from the depths of despair. It implies that self-pity has the potential to serve as a catalyst for resilience and recovery.

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