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The principles which men give to themselves end by overwhelming their noblest intentions.
Albert Camus
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Albert Camus
Age: 46 †
Born: 1913
Born: November 7
Died: 1960
Died: January 4
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When love ceases to be tragic it is something else and the individual again throws himself in search of tragedy.
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Il y a dans les hommes plus de choses a' admirer que de choses a' me priser. There are more things to admire in people than to despise.
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Big tears of frustration and exhaustion were streaming down his cheeks. But because of all the wrinkles, they weren't dripping off. They spread out and ran together again, leaving a watery film over his ruined face.
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Find your happiness in yourself.
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Life is the result of all your choices.
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