Quote by Albert Camus

Just as all thought, and primarily that of non-signification, signifies something, so there is no art that has no signification.

Just as all thought, and primarily that of non-signification

Summary

This quote suggests that all forms of thought and art have some level of significance or meaning. Even if a thought or piece of art appears to have no clear message or communication, it still carries an inherent signification. The idea is that every expression, whether intentional or not, holds some form of meaning or symbolism that can be interpreted in various ways. Thus, the quote highlights the inescapability of signification in human expression and posits that even non-signifying thoughts or art possess their own distinctive significance.

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By Albert Camus

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