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But too many people now climb onto the cross merely to be seen from a greater distance, even if they have to trample somewhat on the one who has been there so long.

Albert Camus

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Albert Camus
Age: 46 †
Born: 1913
Born: November 7
Died: 1960
Died: January 4
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French Resistance Fighter
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Camus
Climbs
Many
Even
Onto
Long
Cross
People
Crosses
Distance
Trample
Merely
Climb
Seen
Somewhat
Greater

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