My dear, In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized, through it all, that… In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back. Truly yours, Albert Camus

Always go too far, because that's where you'll find the truth

In Holland, everyone is an expert in painting and in tulips.

In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.

But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads?

I was comfortable in all, I admit, but at the same time, nothing satisfied me. Each joy made me seek another.

I had been right I was still right I was always right. I had lived my life one way and I could just as well lived it another. I had done this and I hadn t done that. I hadn t done this thing and I had done another. And so?