Every day Quote by Albert Camus
““The workman of today works every day in his life at the same tasks, and this fate is no less absurd. But it is tragic only at the rare moments when it becomes conscious. Sisyphus, proletarian of the gods, powerless and rebellious, knows the whole extent of his wretched condition: it is what he thinks of during his descent. The lucidity that was to constitute his torture at the same time crowns his victory. There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Myth of Sisyphus, Albert Camus, 1942
Awareness of absurd labor can be both torment and triumph; scorn can overcome fate.
In simple terms: Knowing absurdity can be both torment and triumph.
Key Takeaway
Embrace scorn to transcend absurd fate.
Themes
absurdism
existentialism
rebellion
victory
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
existential
literary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative expression
- social critique
Key Concepts
philosophical reflection
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does consciousness of absurdity affect daily life?
- Can rebellion transform suffering into meaning?
A Different Perspective
Scorn may not change external circumstances.
