One must not wish first to understand and then to feel. Art does not tolerate reason.

— Albert Camus

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As for myself, I had a lot to say. But I was silent.

— Albert Camus

You should get out of the habit of talking without saying anything.

— Albert Camus

I have always loved everything about you. Even what I didn't understand.

— Albert Camus

My current silence interests only me. It touches too many parts of my personal life for me to explain it to you.

— Albert Camus

I shall tell you a great secret, my friend. Do not wait for the last judgment, it takes place every day.

— Albert Camus

I'm going to tell you something: Thoughts are never honest. Emotions are.

— Albert Camus

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You arrive too late. As do those who are not capable of loving. The end of their passion consists of loving uselessly at the moment when it is pointless.

— Albert Camus

That's why I like you so much. Your heart isn't dead.

— Albert Camus

I did not want to join them. Hell, I wanted to avoid them.

— Albert Camus