Quote by Albert Camus
Now I can broach the notion of suicide. It has already been felt what solution might be given. At this point the problem is reversed. It was previously a question of finding out whether or not life had to have a meaning to be lived. It now becomes clear, on the contrary, that it will be lived all the better if it has no meaning. Living an experience, a particular fate, is accepting it fully. Now, no one will live this fate, knowing it to be absurd, unless he does everything to keep before him that absurd brought to light by consciousness.
Summary
This quote, by philosopher Albert Camus, suggests that acknowledging the absurdity of life allows for a more authentic and meaningful existence. It signifies a shift in perspective - rather than searching for meaning in life, the emphasis is on fully accepting and embracing the absurdity. By consciously recognizing the lack of inherent meaning, individuals can choose to live their lives in spite of this absurdity, lending importance and purpose to their own unique experiences and fates. In other words, by confronting the meaninglessness, one can find the freedom to determine their own purpose.
By Albert Camus
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