Cryptoquote Solved – 03/07/23

“The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.”   —   Albert Camus

(This is what I love about the guy:  “Camus was politically active; he was part of the left that opposed Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union because of their totalitarianism.”  He also claimed “the USSR was NOT socialist.”  Too many people on the right automatically assume that all forms of socialism HAS TO BE totalitarianism.  It just isn’t so, folks.  We’ve long lived in a capitalist-socialist hybrid society, but a lot of people don’t seem to understand that.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Cryptoquote Solved – 10/21/22

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”   —   Albert Camus

(Beautiful!  Most definitely one very cool dude.  Too bad he lived in a time – and place – where smoking was considered hip and cool, and seat-belts were not widely used.  46 is just too young to die.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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(Belated) Cryptoquote Spoiler – 07/25/20

“Sometimes carrying on, just carrying on, is the superhuman achievement.”   —   Albert Camus

(One of those days, Al?  Yeah, I think we’ve all been there.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Cryptoquote Spoiler – 06/30/20

“There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.”   —   Albert Camus

(Camus could be a real weird dude!  I think he kind of believed that absolutely nothing matters.  Those durn absurdists!  Be well and do good, friends.  Because, I think it does matter.)   —   YUR

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Cryptoquote Spoiler – 12/04/19

“Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.”   —   Albert Camus

(This one was relatively simple for me to decode.  Interesting quote though.  Sounds like it could motivate people.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Sunday Cryptoquote Spoiler – 07/31/16

English: Albert Camus in 1957 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Charm is a way of getting the answer Yes without asking a clear question.”   —   Albert Camus

(Something that I’ve not always been very adept at.  For a long time I always thought Camus lived a couple hundred years ago, like Alexandre Dumas.  There is a certain kind of similarity in the two names, but it mostly shows how poorly read I am.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

 

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Cryptoquote Spoiler – 05/08/14

Compassion (Photo credit: elycefeliz)

“Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice charity.”   —   Albert Camus

Generosity (Photo credit: Lawrence OP)

 

(Another quote that sounds funny, presumably because there is no real context to it.  It definitely sounds like he doesn’t like “charity”, which is a little strange because that does require at least a modicum of generosity.  Maybe he objects to a lot of the formality of charity, as opposed to simple generosity.  There are arguments that the reasons for giving to charities aren’t always altruistic.  Things like; religious obligation, tax benefits and ego issues:  Hey, look at me.  I gave this much to so and so, and this much to so and so, etc.  But, even the act of generosity can be viewed as less than altruistic.   “Cast our bread upon the waters, and it will come back to us tenfold”, which apparently is a misquoting of the Bible.  Giving and being kind is always a good thing, in my opinion, and the idea/belief that the universe is better off for it gives us those warm and fuzzy feelings.  But, I guess it’s a matter of expectation.  If you fully expect that your giving is going to result in your getting – tenfold, no less – then that act of giving/generosity is based on a kind of greed.  Many people give some pretty pricey gifts with the expectation that they will soon/eventually receive expensive gifts in kind.  To be truly generous you have to be able to give with no expectation of getting something in return.  Simple and compassionate acts of kindness, and simple gifts, would seem to be more in the spirit of true generosity.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

http://bobyewchuk.wordpress.com/2011/08/20/generosity-coefficient/

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(Very Tough) Cryptoquote Spoiler – 04/04/14

Français : Illustration pour la fiche Albert Camus, la parole manquante (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Real nobility is based on scorn, courage and profound indifference.”   —   Albert Camus

Integrity (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

(This one almost had me calling it quits!  I hated the thought of admitting defeat.  I toyed with ALBERT being the author’s first name, but completely forgot about Camus.  I was pretty certain the W was A and the C was I, then the R being E, and using those with ALBERT got me to REAL, then NOBILITY.  Then it all fell into place.  Strange kind of quote though!  I take it he wasn’t referring to the aristocracy, but to virtue and integrity.  It’s still a bit much for my little pea-brain to comprehend!  How do you guys interpret this quote?  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

 

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Cryptoquote Spoiler – 07/11/13

Français : Tombe d’Albert Camus (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.”   —   Albert Camus

(I’m almost positive this is supposed to be read with quotation marks around normal.  Too much of society expects a man to be a God fearing, meat eating, sports loving, flower hating, all masculine, heterosexual male.  Not everyone can – or wants to – fit that bill.  Not even your dear old uncle.  Be well . . . be accepting and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Cryptoquote Spoiler – 04/26/13

Drawing (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Some people talk in their sleep.  Lecturers talk while other people sleep.”   —   Albert Camus

(Very funny.  For me, it all depends on the combination subject matter and lecturer.  Some subjects are going to bore you to tears . . . no matter what.  Some speakers are just too monotone and unanimated.  Ideally, you get someone who is a skilled speaker and the topic is of interest to you.  If it’s not ideal . . . they better not lower the lights!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR 

PS.  Sometimes I forget that Camus is more of a contemporary writer, and not a “classical” writer.  To my eye, his name is very similar to that of Dumas, who I think most would consider a classical writer.  Hey!  The are both Als!  Carry on, kids.   —   YUR 

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