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Biography: Albert Camus was a French-Algerian philosopher, author, and journalist... more Biography: Albert Camus was a French-Algerian philosopher, author, and journalist known for his contributions to the philosophy of absurdism. He authored notable works such as "The Stranger," "The Plague," and "The Myth of Sisyphus." A Nobel Prize laureate in Literature, Camus explored themes of existentialism and human struggle. less
"Some people talk in their sleep. Lecturers talk while other people sleep."
Tags: Humor, Education, Teaching, Sleep, Jokes
"It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners."
Tags: Philosophy, Compassion, Ethics, Humanity, Responsibility
"We continue to shape our personality all our life. If we knew ourselves perfectly, we should die."
Tags: Personal growth, Philosophy, Self-improvement, Self-awareness, Personal development
"The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants."
Tags: Oppression, Political philosophy, Manipulation, Tyranny, Authoritarianism
"There is no sun without shadow and it is essential to know the night"
Tags: Philosophy, Existence, Balance, Light, Duality
"Charm is a way of getting the answer yes without asking a clear question"
Tags: Communication, Influence, Manipulation, Diplomacy, Persuasion
"The need to be right is the sign of a vulgar mind"
Tags: Philosophy, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Psychology
"There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide."
Tags: Philosophy, Mental health, Existentialism, Human condition, Life and death
"Life is the sum of all your choices."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Philosophy, Self-improvement
"One recognizes one's course by discovering the paths that stray from it."
Tags: Growth, Self-discovery, Reflection, Purpose, Awareness
"The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance."
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Human nature, Education, Awareness
"There is scarcely any passion without struggle."
Tags: Motivation, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination, Passion
"A free press can of course be good or bad, but it is certain that without freedom it will never be anything but bad."
Tags: Human rights, Democracy, Censorship, Journalism, Freedom of expression
"Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence and an appeal to the essence of being."
Tags: Philosophy, Self-discovery, Human nature, Freedom, Existentialism
"Man is always prey to his truths. Once he has admitted them, he cannot free himself from them."
Tags: Philosophy, Self-awareness, Human nature, Freedom, Truth
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