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Those who lack the courage will always find a philosophy to justify it
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"Those who lack the courage will always find a philosophy to justify it"

- Albert Camus

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This quote by Albert Camus suggests that individuals who lack the guts to do something about it will frequently find a viewpoint or belief system to validate their inaction. This might be a belief that their inactiveness is the best thing to do, or that they are powerless to do anything. Camus is suggesting that people who do not have nerve will frequently utilize a viewpoint or belief system to make themselves feel better about their inaction. He is implying that guts is required to take action which those who lack it will typically discover a way to justify their inactiveness. This quote is a reminder that nerve is necessary to do something about it which we need to not be too fast to accept a viewpoint or belief system that justifies our inaction.

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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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