Quote by Albert Camus

Your success and happiness are forgiven you only if you generously consent to share them. But to be happy it is essential not to be too concerned with others. Consequently, there is no escape. Happy and judged, or absolved and wretched.

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Summary

This quote explores the idea that success and happiness are contingent upon sharing them with others. It suggests that one can only truly be forgiven for their achievements if they are willing to generously include and uplift those around them. However, it also reveals a paradoxical notion that in order to be happy, one must not be overly preoccupied with others' opinions and judgments. Hence, it offers a stark choice between being happy and criticized or being absolved but feeling miserable, leaving no escape from this dilemma.

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Happiness Judgement

By Albert Camus

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