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Desire Quote by Albert Camus

“That is love, to give away everything, to sacrifice everything, without the slightest desire to get anything in return.3” quote by Albert Camus
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“That is love, to give away everything, to sacrifice everything, without the slightest desire to get anything in return.3”

Albert Camus

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Stranger, 1942

Love is selfless giving without expectation of reward, embodying ultimate generosity and sacrifice.

In simple terms: Love means giving all without expecting anything back.

Key Takeaway

Practice selfless generosity.

Themes

love selflessness sacrifice

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • charity work
  • parenting

Key Concepts

existentialism humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love exist without reciprocity?
  • What limits selfless love?
A Different Perspective

Self-sacrifice can lead to personal neglect.

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