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Say Quotes by Albert Camus
- If Christianity is pessimistic as to man, it is optimistic as to human destiny. Well, I can say that, pessimistic as to human destiny, I…
- A symbol always transcends the one who makes use of it and makes him say in reality more than he is aware of expressing.
- I do not want to believe that death is the gateway to another life. For me, it is a closed door. I do not say…
- Again and again there comes a time in history when the man who dares to say that two and two make four is punished with…
- When a war breaks out, people say: "It's too stupid; it can't last long." But though a war may well be "too stupid," that doesn't…
- But when a man has had only four hours' sleep he isn't sentimental. He sees things as they are: that is to say, he sees…
- But again and again there comes a time in history when the man who dares to say that two and two make four is punished…
- Great ideas, it has been said, come into the world as gently as doves. Perhaps then, if we listen attentively, we shall hear amid the…
- If one could only say just once: 'this is clear', all would be saved
- A single sentence will suffice for modern man. He fornicated and read the papers. After that vigorous definition, the subject will be, if I may…
- There was a time when I didn’t at any minute have the slightest idea how I could reach the next one. Yes, one can wage…
- Maman used to say that you can always find something to be happy about.
- Maman used to say that you can always find something to be happy about. In my prison, when the sky turned red and a new…
- If I convince myself that this life has no other aspect than that of the absurd, if I feel that its whole equilibrium depends on…
- When a war breaks out, people say: "It's too stupid, it can't last long." But though a war may be "too stupid," that doesn't prevent…
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- Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever. — Aristophanes
- I will undoubtedly have to seek what is happily known as gainful employment, which I am glad to say does not describe… — Dean Acheson
- Live never to be ashamed if anything you say or do is published around the world, even if what is said is… — Richard Bach
- I would definitely say the Oakland Raiders are the punk rock band of football. — Billie Joe Armstrong
- Compassion is not a popular virtue. Very often when I talk to religious people, and mention how important it is that compassion… — Karen Armstrong
- My mom was such a strong character. I don't want to say she was like a man, but she was tough. — Lance Armstrong
- I can honestly say - and it's a big surprise to me - that I have never had a dream about being… — Neil Armstrong
- I grew up in a working-class family, so I guess you could say I write from what I know. — Andrea Arnold
- I try to live my life where I end up at a point where I have no regrets. So I try to… — Darren Aronofsky
- Writing comes more easily if you have something to say. — Sholem Asch
- We must have a theme, a goal, a purpose in our lives. If you don't know where you're aiming, you don't have… — Mary Kay Ash