Summary
This quote suggests that independence is something that can be easily achieved by simply expressing self-assuredness or having unwarranted self-confidence. It implies that independence is a superficial concept that can be obtained through insincere or hollow means. The quote may be making a critique of those who claim to be independent without truly embodying the necessary qualities or actions to attain authentic independence. It implies that genuine independence requires more than just a few empty words of self-assurance.
By Albert Camus