Coward Quote by Anonymous
“He must not merely cling to life, for then he will be a coward, and will not escape. He must not merely wait for death, for then he will be a suicide, and will not escape. He must seek his life in a spirit of furious indifference to it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Stranger, Albert Camus, 1942
He warns against both passive survival and reckless self-destruction, urging a detached, fearless embrace of life.
In simple terms: Avoid clinging to life or seeking death; adopt bold indifference.
Key Takeaway
Live boldly without fear of death or life.
Themes
courage
existentialism
detachment
freedom
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- war zones
- terminal illness
- high‑stress careers
Key Concepts
absurdism
existential choice
self-determination
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “furious indifference” mean to you?
- How can one stay engaged while remaining detached?
A Different Perspective
Indifference may lead to apathy or moral disengagement.
