Choose love Quote by Albert Camus
““He had never loved anything except what was inevitable. The people fate had imposed on him, the world as it appeared to him, everything in his life he had not been able to avoid...For the rest, for everything he had to choose, he made himself love, which is not the same thing. No doubt he had known the feeling of wonderment, passion, and even moments of tenderness. But each moment had sent him on to other moments, each person to others, and he had loved nothing he had chosen, except what was little by little imposed on him by circumstance, had lasted as much by accident as by intention, and finally became necessary: Jessica.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stranger by Albert Camus, 1942
He discovers that love often arises from circumstances rather than deliberate choice, blending fate and intention.
In simple terms: Love can be forced by fate.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the role of circumstance in love.
Themes
fate
choice
love
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- self‑discovery
Key Concepts
existentialism
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you love what you chose or what chose you?
- Can intentional love differ from fated love?
