The modern mind is in complete disarray. Knowledge has stretched itself to the point where neither the world nor our intelligence can find any foot-hold. It is a fact that we are suffering from nihilism.

I know [my label], in any case: a double face, a charming Janus, and underneath, the house motto: "Be wary". On my business cards:"Jean-Baptiste Clamence, actor".

I know of only one duty, and that is to love.

Nothing in life is worth, turning your back on, if you love it.

I do not believe in God and I am not an atheist.

Beauty, no doubt, does not make revolutions. But a day will come when revolutions will have need of beauty.

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