It is natural to give a clear view of the world after accepting the idea that it must be clear.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of clarity in understanding the world once one accepts that clarity is necessary.
Albert Camus expresses the idea that to truly comprehend the complexities of life and our surroundings, one must first acknowledge that seeking clarity is essential. By accepting this premise, it becomes easier to cultivate a clear perspective and recognize the nuances of existence, suggesting that clarity in thought and perception leads to a deeper understanding of the world.
In practice
During a philosophy class when discussing the nature of reality.
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.
As long as we are among humans, let us be humane.
When the supreme magistrate will not execute the judgment of the Lord, those who made him supreme magistrate, under God, who have under God, sovereighn liberty to dispose of crowns and kingdoms, are to execute the judgment of the Lord, when wicked men make the law of God of none effect.
When war becomes the most profitable course of action, we can certainly expect more of it.
Thoughtcrime is death. Thoughtcrime does not entail death. Thoughtcrime IS death. I have committed even before setting pen to paper the essential crime that contains all others unto itself.
The worthy GM never purposely kills players' PCs, He presents opportunities for the rash and unthinking players to do that all on their own.
On ne sait jamais! One never knows!
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