Quotes by Albert Camus
Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.
- Albert Camus
Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.
- Albert Camus
Some people talk in their sleep. Lecturers talk while other people sleep.
- Albert Camus
I shall tell you a great secret my friend. Do not wait for the last judgement, it takes place every day.
- Albert Camus
I used to advertise my loyalty and I don’t believe there is a single person I loved that I didn’t eventually betray.
- Albert Camus
In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
- Albert Camus
The innocent is the person who explains nothing.
- Albert Camus
Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.
- Albert Camus
Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.
- Albert Camus
You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.
- Albert Camus
We are all special cases.
- Albert Camus
Idleness is fatal only to the mediocre.
- Albert Camus
“I despise intelligence” really means: “I cannot bear my doubts.”
- Albert Camus
To be happy, we must not be too concerned with others.
- Albert Camus
Always go too far, because that’s where you’ll find the truth.
- Albert Camus
What is a rebel? A man who says no.
- Albert Camus
Seeking what is true is not seeking what is desirable.
- Albert Camus
I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn’t, than live my life as if there isn’t and die to find out there is.
- Albert Camus