My dear friend, we mustn't give them even the slightest excuse to judge us! Otherwise, we end up in pieces.
Albert CamusRetaliation is related to nature and instinct, not to law. Law, by definition, cannot obey the same rules as nature.
Albert CamusThere is not a single true work of art that has not in the end added to the inner freedom insight and life of each person who has known and loved it.
Albert CamusAs for Hitler, his professed religion unhesitatingly juxtaposed the God-Providence and Valhalla. Actually his god was an argument at a political meeting and a manner of reaching an impressive climax at the end of speeches.
Albert CamusFrom Paul to Stalin, the popes who have chosen Caesar have prepared the way for Caesars who quickly learn to despise popes.
Albert CamusWe are living in the era of premeditation and the perfect crime. Our criminals are no longer helpless children who could plead love as their excuse. On the contrary, they are adults and the have the perfect alibi: philosophy, which can be used for any purpose - even for transforming murderers into judges.
Albert Camus