In the world there is, parallel to the force of death and constraint, an enormous force of persuasion that is called culture.
Albert CamusWhen 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 prevent its lasting. Stupidity has a knack of getting its way; as we should see if we were not always so much wrapped up in ourselves.
Albert CamusIf pimps and thieves everywhere were always punished, honest people would all believe themselves always to be innocent.
Albert Camus