Absurd Quotes
Happiness and the absurd are two sons of the same earth. They are inseparable.
"Happiness and the absurd are two sons of the same earth. They are inseparable."— Albert Camus
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Meaning of this quote
Camus places happiness alongside awareness of the absurd rather than making one exclude the other. The connection is central to his interpretation of Sisyphus.
Key takeaway:
Consider how clear-eyed awareness and enjoyment can coexist.
Origin of the quote
The Myth of Sisyphus (1942), concluding essay on Sisyphus.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe translated text links the two in adjacent sentences. English editions vary between sons and other equivalent renderings.
