Albert Camus Quotes

I explained to him, however, that my nature was such that my physical needs often got in the way of my feelings.

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• I explained to him, however, that my nature was such that my physical needs often got in the way of my feelings.

  

  Albert Camus
  • Humanity
  • Beauty
  • Melodies