Atheism Quote by Albert Camus
“To those who despair of everything reason cannot provide a faith, but only passion, and in this case it must be the same passion that lay at the root of the despair, namely humiliation and hatred.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Myth of Sisyphus, Albert Camus, 1942
Despair arises when reason fails; passion fuels both despair and its antidote, rooted in humiliation and hatred.
In simple terms: Passion can both cause and cure despair.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the source of your anguish.
Themes
despair
reason
passion
humiliation
hatred
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- political oppression
- social injustice
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
moral conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What passion can transform your despair?
- Can reason be reconciled with emotion?
A Different Perspective
Passion alone may not resolve deep-rooted suffering.
