“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”
– Albert Camus (1913 – 1960)
This is my absolute favorite quote from Camus – and perhaps from anyone ever. Whenever I feel like I’m going down the wrong path or am not doing enough in this crazy, busybody world, I think of these words and immediately feel calmer.
I’ve integrated it into a poster I made a little while ago, which you can see and even make for yourself. I think I’ll even turn it into a free downloadable and post it up here for you folks to snatch up and print off, if you want. Stay tuned and stay rebellious, my friends.
Do you have a quote, phrase, or saying that has had a profound effect on you or helps you ground yourself? Leave it in the comments below for your fellow lonely tribalists to be moved by, as well!
[Awesome colorized header photo source: Reddit]
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Camus has been one of my favorite authors and historic figures for a very long time. This quote boils down “L’Étranger” to its core. Great quote from a great writer.
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Great blog, looking forward to future posts.
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That is a really intense picture of him. 🙂 I breathed his ‘myth of Sisyphus’ for many years net never saw him before ’til now. cool beans
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I’ve actually yet to read “Myth of Sisyphus.” Been building up to it. “The Stranger” was very formative for me. Glad I could visually introduce him to you, haha.
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