Believe Quote by Albert Camus
“Believe me there is no such thing as great suffering, great regret, great memory…everything is forgotten, even a great love. That's what's sad about life, and also what's wonderful about it. There is only a way of looking at things, a way that comes to you every once in a while. That's why it's good to have had love in your life after all, to have had an unhappy passion- it gives you an alibi for the vague despairs we all suffer from.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Myth of Sisyphus, 1942
Great suffering, regret, and memory fade, but love and occasional passion give meaning and a reason to endure life's sorrows.
In simple terms: Suffering fades, love gives meaning.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love, accept fleeting passions.
Themes
existentialism
memory
love
pain
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- during grief
- after loss
- when reflecting on life
Key Concepts
philosophy
human condition
meaning making
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love shape your view of suffering?
- Can fleeting passions be meaningful?
A Different Perspective
Love may not always alleviate pain.
