What is a rebel? A man who says no.

Qu'est-ce qu'un homme révolté ? Un homme qui dit non.

Albert Camus

The Rebel

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Rebellion Revolution

Author

Albert Camus

Source

The Rebel

Medium

Essay

Genre

Philosophical literature Political literature

Language

French

Time

1951 1950s 20th century

Occupation

Nobel laureate Philosopher Writer

From

France Europe

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Citation

Camus, Albert. L'Homme Revolte [The Rebel]. Gallimard, 1951.

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A single sentence will suffice for modern man: he fornicated and read the papers.

Albert Camus

The Fall

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Modern life

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Albert Camus
Source
The Fall
Medium
Novel
Genre
Philosophical literature
Language
French
Time
1956 1950s 20th century
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Camus, Albert. La Chute [The Fall]. Editions Gallimard, 1956.

Another quote from the 1950s

I like to find
what's not found
at once, but lies
within something of another nature
in repose, distinct.

Denise Levertov

Pleasures

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Seeking

Author

Denise Levertov
Source
Pleasures
Medium
Poem
Language
English
Time
1959 1950s 20th century
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Citation

Levertov, Denise. "Pleasures." With Eyes at the Back of Our Heads. New Directions Publishing, 1959, I. 1.

Another quote about Revolution

Every successful revolution puts on in time the robes of the tyrant it has deposed.

Barbara W. Tuchman

Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911–45

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Revolution

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Barbara W. Tuchman
Source
Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911–45
Genre
Historical literature
Language
English
Time
1972 1970s 20th century
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Citation

Tuchman, Barbara W. Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911–45. Macmillan, 1972, ch. 8.

Another quote originally in French

The whole secret of the study of nature lies in learning how to use one's eyes.

George Sand

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Paying attention Observation

Author

George Sand
Language
French
Time
1869 1860s 19th century
Authentication Score 1
Citation

Sand, George. Letter to Madame Juliette Lamber. 7 Apr. 1868.