Quote by Albert Camus

The world in which we were called to exist was an absurd world, and there was no other in which we could take refuge.

The world in which we were called to exist was an absurd wor

Summary

This quote suggests that the world we live in is inherently absurd and irrational, leaving us with no other option but to accept and navigate through its complexities. It implies that there is no alternative reality or escape where we can seek refuge from the absurdity of existence. Therefore, it implies the need to confront and make peace with the inherent irrationality of our world in order to find our place within it.

By Albert Camus

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