Love Quotes
Nothing in the world is worth turning one’s back on what one loves.
"Nothing in the world is worth turning one’s back on what one loves."— Albert Camus
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Meaning of this quote
Rieux acknowledges the deep importance of remaining connected with someone one loves. The novel also tests personal happiness against responsibility during an epidemic.
Key takeaway:
Weigh obligations without dismissing the importance of personal love.
Origin of the quote
The Plague (1947), conversation between Rieux and Rambert, in English translation.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe underlying passage is traceable, with wording varying by translator. Row 288 is a looser duplicate variant and should not count as a separate original saying.
