He discovered the cruel paradox by which we always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love — first to their advantage, then to their disadva… - Albert Camus

We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love — first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.

A character is never the author who created him. It is quite likely, however, that an author may be all his characters simultaneously.

Knowing that certain nights whose sweetness lingers will keep returning to the earth and sea after we are gone, yes, this helps us to die.

Men are never convinced of your reasons, of your sincerity, of the seriousness of your sufferings, except by your death. So long as you are alive, your case is doubtful; you have a right only to their skepticism.