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“The only way out [of international dictatorship] is to place international law above governments, which means [...] that there must be a parliament for making it, and that parliament must be constituted by means of worldwide elections in which all nations will take part.” quote by Albert Camus
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“The only way out [of international dictatorship] is to place international law above governments, which means [...] that there must be a parliament for making it, and that parliament must be constituted by means of worldwide elections in which all nations will take part.”

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.

International law must supersede national governments, requiring a globally elected parliament to legislate worldwide.

In simple terms: World law above governments, global parliament needed

Key Takeaway

Advocate for global democratic institutions

Themes

politics law governance

Mood

urgent idealistic

Type

political visionary

When to use this quote

  • UN reform
  • climate accords
  • human rights treaties
  • global elections

Key Concepts

supranationalism democratic legitimacy global governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can global elections be made fair?
  • What safeguards protect against tyranny?
A Different Perspective

Implementation faces sovereignty resistance and enforcement challenges

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