Misfortune Quote by Albert Camus
“When the soul suffers too much, it develops a taste for misfortune.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stranger, Albert Camus, 1942
Excessive suffering can lead one to become attracted to misfortune.
In simple terms: Suffering may cause a taste for bad luck.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and break harmful patterns.
Themes
suffering
misfortune
psychology
Mood
philosophical
somber
Type
introspective
cautionary
When to use this quote
- grief
- chronic stress
- addiction
- relationship turmoil
Key Concepts
Existentialism
self‑destruction
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might pain create a craving for more pain?
- Can awareness change this pattern?
A Different Perspective
Attraction to misfortune can be a coping mechanism, not destiny.
![“[It is hard to know what is good luck and what isn't and therefore whether we should be happy or sad about it. Only time will tell. For example...] The Talmud relates a story about two people who wanted to travel by boat. One broke his foot and was unable to make the trip, while his friend got on…” quote by Zelig Pliskin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68d/zelig-pliskin-22951_anticipation_it-is-hard-to-know-what-is-good-luck-and_34545.jpg)
