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Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence and an appeal to the essence of being.
"Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence and an appeal to the essence of being."— Albert Camus
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Meaning of this quote
Rebellion seeks to recover a value perceived as violated. Camus connects resistance with a desire for innocence and a more fundamental account of human existence.
Key takeaway:
Ask what human value a protest seeks to defend.
Origin of the quote
The Rebel (1951), Part III, Historical Rebellion.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe translated passage is identified by work, section, and edition references. English wording varies with translation.
