Those who weep for the happy periods which they encounter in history acknowledge what they want; not the alleviation but the silencing of misery.
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"Those who weep for the happy periods which they encounter in history acknowledge what they want; not the alleviation but the silencing of misery." — Albert Camus
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Those who weep for the happy periods which they encounter in history acknowledge what they want; not the alleviation but the silencing of misery. — Albert Camus
About Albert Camus
Albert Camus was a Philosopher from France (1913–1960).
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This quote is attributed to Albert Camus, a Philosopher from France.
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Albert Camus lived from 1913 – 1960.