I loved them, according to the hallowed expression, which amounts to saying that I never loved any of them.
Albert CamusBut do you know why we are always more just and generous toward the dead? The reason is simple. With them there is no obligation. They leave us free and we can take our time, fit the testimonial between a cocktail party and a nice little mistress, in our spare time, in short.
Albert CamusThat's the way man is, cher monsieur. He has two faces: he can't love without self-love.
Albert CamusI am well aware that one can't get along without domineering or being served. Every man needs slaves as he needs fresh air. Commanding is breathing - you agree with me? And even the most destitute manage to breathe.
Albert CamusTrue debauchery is liberating because it creates no obligations.
Albert CamusI was wrong, after all, to tell you that the essential was to avoid judgement. The essential is being able to permit oneself everything, even if, from time to time, one has to profess vociferously one's own infamy.
Albert CamusInasmuch as every judge some day ends up as a penitent, one had to travel the road in the opposite direction and practice the profession of penitent to be able to end up as a judge.
Albert CamusWhat on earth prompted you to take a hand in this?"
"I don't know. My… my code of morals, perhaps."
"Your code of morals. What code, if I may ask?"
"Comprehension.
There are accidents that last the whole life.
Albert CamusMaybe Christ died for somebody but not for me.
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