Because,' Cormery went on, 'when I was very young, very foolish, and very much alone ... you paid attention to me and, without seeming to, you opened for me the door to everything I love in the world.
Interpretation
The quote reflects on the impact of someone’s attention and kindness in opening up new possibilities in life.
In this quote, Albert Camus expresses gratitude towards a significant person from his past who provided support and understanding during a time of loneliness and immaturity. This person's attentiveness not only comforted him but also led him to discover the passions and joys that define his life, highlighting the profound influence that relationships can have on personal growth and fulfillment.
In practice
Sharing this quote during a toast at a friend's gathering to celebrate the impact of friendships.
The Poor Man whom everyone speaks of, the Poor Man whom everyone pities, one of the repulsive Poor from whom charitable souls keep their distance, he has still said nothing. Or, rather, he has spoken through the voice of Victor Hugo, Zola, Richepin. At least, they said so. And these shameful impostures fed their authors. Cruel irony, the Poor Man tormented with hunger feeds those who plead his case.
The certainty of a God giving meaning to life far surpasses in attractiveness the ability to behave badly with impunity. The choice would not be hard to make. But there is no choice and that is where the bitterness comes in. The absurd does not liberate; it binds.
Between history and the eternal I have chosen history because I like certainties. Of it, at least, I am certain, and how can I deny this force crushing me.
Don't wait for the last judgment - it takes place every day.
A single sentence will suffice for modern man. He fornicated and read the papers. After that vigorous definition, the subject will be, if I may say so, exhausted.
At times I feel myself overtaken by an immense tenderness for these people around me who live in the same century.
Forgivness is letting go of the hope that the past can be changed
Homosexuality is like the weather. It just is.
The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely he will be to recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love.
Kiss and make up-but too much makeup has ruined many a kiss.
All that a husband or wife really wants is to be pitied a little, praised a little, and appreciated a little.
you can't really know the person standing before you, because always there is some missing piece
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