Quotation by

Albert Camus

There will be no lasting peace either in the heart of individuals or in social customs until death is outlawed.

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Albert Camus suggests that true and enduring peace cannot exist as long as death remains a natural and accepted part of life. He implies that the fear, suffering, and conflict caused by mortality prevent both personal tranquility and harmonious social behavior.

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