Humanity Quotes
They knew now that if there is one thing one can always yearn for, and sometimes attain, it is human love.
"They knew now that if there is one thing one can always yearn for, and sometimes attain, it is human love."— Albert Camus
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Meaning of this quote
The characters recognize human affection as something deeply desired and sometimes possible.
Key takeaway:
Value connection without assuming it is guaranteed.
Origin of the quote
The Plague (1947), concluding narrative, in English translation.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe sentence is documented in the novel’s closing movement. It reflects the characters’ experience after the epidemic.
