Indifference Quote by Albert Camus
“To correct a natural indifference I was placed half-way between misery and the sun. Misery kept me from believing that all was well under the sun, and the sun taught me that history wasn't everything.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stranger, Albert Camus, 1942
A person feels torn between suffering and optimism, learning that personal experience outweighs historical narrative.
In simple terms: Balancing pain and hope teaches personal truth.
Embrace both hardship and optimism.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative work
- historical study
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance hardship with hope?
- What personal truths arise beyond historical narratives?
History alone cannot dictate personal meaning.