Albert Camus
Contemporary Algeria/France Absurdism
Biography
French Algerian philosopher, author, and journalist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Life Dates
Born: November 7, 1913
Died: January 4, 1960
Notable Quotes
"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer."
"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion."
"Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is."
"Don't walk in front of me... I may not follow. Don't walk behind me... I may not lead. Walk beside me... just be my friend."
"You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life."