Albert Camus, The Plague(trans. Justin O’Brien)[Text ID: “After all—?” Tarrou prompted softly.“After
Albert Camus, The Plague (trans. Justin O’Brien)[Text ID: “After all—?” Tarrou prompted softly.“After all,” the doctor repeated, then hesitated again, fixing his eyes on Tarrou, “it’s something that a man of your sort can understand most likely, but, since the order of the world is shaped by death, mightn’t it be better for God if we refuse to believe in Him and struggle with all our might against death, without raising our eyes toward the heaven where He sits in silence.”Tarrou nodded.“Yes. But your victories will never be lasting; that’s all.”Rieux’s face darkened.“Yes, I know that. But it’s no reason for giving up the struggle.”] -- source link
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