Case Quotes
We are all special cases.
"We are all special cases."— Albert Camus
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Meaning of this quote
People often regard their own circumstances as exceptional. In Camus’s fiction, the thought participates in questioning self-justification and judgment.
Key takeaway:
Consider whether you grant yourself exceptions you deny to others.
Origin of the quote
Linked to The Fall (1956) in later scholarly epigraphs.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe located publisher excerpt names the novel, but the exact phrase was not confirmed in the primary English edition consulted. Translation-specific verification remains pending.
