Last time Quote by Albert Camus
““A cripple, likewise, an accomplice and noisy, have I not shouted among the stones? Consequently, I strive to forget, I walk in our cities of iron and fire, I smile bravely at the night, I hail the storms, I shall be faithful. I have forgotten, in truth: active and deaf, henceforth. But perhaps someday, when we are ready to die of exhaustion and ignorance, I shall be able to disown our garish tombs and go and stretch out in the valley, under the same light, and learn for the last time what I know.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stranger, Albert Camus, 1942
The speaker reflects on existential fatigue, yearning for simplicity, and the desire to abandon artificial constructs for authentic existence.
In simple terms: A desire to escape burdens and find true meaning.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic simplicity.
Themes
existentialism
freedom
despair
rebirth
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- urban alienation
- personal crisis
- spiritual awakening
- final reflection
Key Concepts
absurdism
authenticity
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- What constructs you feel trapped by?
- How can you pursue simplicity in daily life?
A Different Perspective
The longing may be idealized, ignoring practical constraints.
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