Quote by Albert Camus

I sometimes think of what future historians will say of us. A single sentence will suffice for modern man he fornicated and read the papers.

I sometimes think of what future historians will say of us.

Summary

This quote by American author and philosopher Albert Camus contemplates the nature of modern society and how it may be perceived by future generations. In a succinct and slightly satirical manner, he implies that the essence of modern humans can be summed up as a focus on indulging in physical pleasure and being consumed by mundane information from newspapers. It highlights the potential superficiality and lack of deeper purpose that might characterize our contemporary existence when viewed through the lens of history.

By Albert Camus

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