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Chacun exige d'e" tre innocent, a' tout prix, me" me si…

“Chacun exige d'e" tre innocent, a' tout prix, me" me si, pour cela, il faut accuser le genre humain et le ciel. Everyone insists on his or her innocence, at all costs, even if it means accusing the rest of the human race and heaven.” quote by Albert Camus
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“Chacun exige d'e" tre innocent, a' tout prix, me" me si, pour cela, il faut accuser le genre humain et le ciel. Everyone insists on his or her innocence, at all costs, even if it means accusing the rest of the human race and heaven.”

Albert Camus

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People claim innocence at any cost, even if it means blaming humanity and the divine.

In simple terms: Innocence defended at all costs.

Key Takeaway

Question moral absolutes.

Themes

morality innocence blame

Mood

critical philosophical

Type

ethical reflective

When to use this quote

  • law
  • philosophy
  • social discourse

Key Concepts

ethical relativism human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we cling to innocence?
  • How does blaming others affect self‑growth?
A Different Perspective

Self‑defense can obscure accountability.

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