Quote by Albert Camus

Then we understand that rebellion cannot exist without a strange form of love. Those who find no rest in God or in history are condemned to live for those who, like themselves, cannot live; in fact, for the humiliated.

Then we understand that rebellion cannot exist without a str

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This quote suggests that rebellion is intertwined with a unique kind of love. It implies that those who are unable to find solace in religion or the course of human events are drawn towards dedicating their lives to others who are similarly disenfranchised, those who are unable to thrive in society. This form of love stems from a deep empathy for the plight of the oppressed and disempowered, making rebellion a natural response for those who can sympathize and fight for their cause.

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