Quote by Albert Camus

If only nature is real and if, in nature, only desire and destruction are legitimate, then, in that all humanity does not suffice to assuage the thirst for blood, the path of destruction must lead to universal annihilation.

If only nature is real and if, in nature, only desire and de

Summary

This quote suggests that if reality is defined solely by nature, and if only desire and destruction are accepted as valid actions within nature, then the insatiable bloodlust of humanity alone cannot be satisfied. As a result, the path of destruction embarked upon by humans will ultimately lead to the complete annihilation of all life. The quote highlights the destructive potential of humanity and presents a grim view of the consequences that may arise from embracing destructive impulses.

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