The struggle to the top alone will make a human heart SWELL.
Interpretation
Achieving success through personal struggle is a source of pride and fulfillment.
Albert Camus suggests that the journey of overcoming challenges on the path to success not only elevates an individual's social status but also enriches the emotional experience, leading to a profound sense of personal growth and accomplishment. The 'struggle to the top' embodies the idea that hard work and perseverance cultivate a heart that swells with pride and joy.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire young athletes.
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.
Dreaming carries no risks. The dangerous thing is trying to transform your dreams into reality.
If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it.
A goal without a plan is a wish. What's your plan? It's on you, because you have to do all the work.
Catch Fire, Do Something, Get Excited by Finding Your Purpose In Life.
I have the same goal I've had ever since I was a girl: I want to rule the world.
I am grateful for all my victories, but I am especially grateful for my losses, because they only made me work harder.
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