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Albert Camus

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Albert Camus

Albert Camus (November 7, 1913 – January 4, 1960) was an AlgerianFrench author and philosopher.

Sourced quotes

  • "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."[1]    
Simple: Fall is like spring because every leaf is beautiful like a flower.
  • "We have exiled beauty; the Greeks took up arms for her."[2]
What it means: The Greeks are ready to fight for Helen because she has been taken away.
  • "With rebellion, awareness is born."[3]
What it means: By rebelling you become more aware of things.

References

  1. Evan Esar (1995). 20,000 quips & quotes. Barnes & Noble Publishing, 54. ISBN 1566195292. 
  2. Helen's Exile (1948)
  3. Modern Man's Search for Belief (1966) by Anthony T. Padovano, page 109

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