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Retaliation is related to nature and instinct, not to law. Law, by definition, cannot obey the same rules as nature - Al
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"Retaliation is related to nature and instinct, not to law. Law, by definition, cannot obey the same rules as nature"

- Albert Camus

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Albert Camus is suggesting that regulation as well as nature are 2 distinctive entities that can not be reconciled. Retaliation is a natural instinct, something that is fundamental in humanity. It is a reaction to a viewed incorrect or injustice, and also it is not something that can be controlled by law. Legislation is a collection of regulations and also policies that are created to maintain order and justice. It is a system of policies that should be complied with, as well as it can not be affected by instinct or emotion. Consequently, legislation and nature are 2 separate entities that can not be reconciled. Law needs to be adhered to, while nature should be respected.

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Albert Camus This quote is written / told by Albert Camus between November 7, 1913 and January 4, 1960. He was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 89 other quotes.

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