Healing Quotes
The literal meaning of life is whatever you’re doing that prevents you from killing yourself.
"The literal meaning of life is whatever you’re doing that prevents you from killing yourself."— Albert Camus
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Meaning of this quote
The sentence frames meaning as something found in the commitments and experiences that keep a person engaged with living. It is an existential reflection, not a complete account of wellbeing or a prescription for someone in distress.
Key takeaway:
Notice the connections and commitments that make life meaningful.
Origin of the quote
A modern online saying attributed to Camus. No original French passage, published translation, or primary citation for this exact wording was established in this review.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe cited discussion examines the authenticity question without establishing this sentence as a documented Camus quotation. Similarity to his philosophical themes does not verify the wording.
