Albert Camus Quotes

The more I accuse myself, the more right I have to judge you. Even better, I make you judge yourself, which comforts me the more.

Albert Camus

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• The more I accuse myself, the more right I have to judge you. Even better, I make you judge yourself, which comforts me the more.

  

  Albert Camus
  • Judge
  • Accuse
  • Comforts