Quote of Albert Camus - Anything that degrades culture shortens the...
Biography - Albert Camus:
French philosopher, author, and journalist. Nobel Prize in Literature (1957).
Born: 1913 - Died: 1960
Period:
20th century
Place of birth: Algeria
Born: 1913 - Died: 1960
Period:
20th century
Place of birth: Algeria
Anything that degrades culture shortens the paths that lead to servitude.
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about culture:
It seems to me that, in every culture, I come across a chapter headed 'Wisdom.' And then I know exactly what is going to follow: 'Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.'
Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future.
It's true that humanity has seen a succession of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges.
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