When the imagination sleeps, words are emptied of their meaning.

Albert Camus

Reflections on the Guillotine

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Topic

Imagination

Author

Albert Camus

Source

Reflections on the Guillotine

Medium

Essay

Genre

Political literature

Language

French

Time

1957 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Nobel laureate Philosopher Writer

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France Europe

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Citation

Camus, Albert and Arthur Koestler. "Réflexions sur la peine Capitale [Reflections on Capital Punishment]." Gallimard, 1957.

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You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.

Albert Camus

The Fall

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Topic
Charm Persuasion

Author

Albert Camus
Source
The Fall
Medium
Novel
Genre
Philosophical literature
Statement Type
Definition
Language
French
Time
1956 1950s 20th century
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Citation

Camus, Albert. La Chute [The Fall]. Editions Gallimard, 1956.

Another quote from the 1960s

Only the tiniest fraction of mankind want freedom.
All the rest want someone to tell them they are free.

Irving Layton

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Topic
True freedom Delusion

Author

Irving Layton
Language
English
Time
1969 1960s 20th century
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Citation

Layton, Irving. "Aphs." The Whole Bloody Bird: Obs, Aphs & Pomes. McClelland & Stewart, 1969.

Another quote originally in French

God is always with the strongest battalions.

Frederick the Great

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Topic
God's favor

Author

Frederick the Great
Medium
Letter
Language
French
Time
1760 1760s 18th century
Authentication Score 1
Citation

Frederick the Great. Letter to the Duchess Luise Dorothea von Gotha. 8 May 1760.