A French Algerian philosopher and novelist best known for works such as “The Stranger” and “The Myth of Sisyphus,” Albert Camus often explored absurdism and the human search for meaning. This line comes from his novel “A Happy Death” (“La mort heureuse”), written in the 1930s but published posthumously in 1971. In it, the protagonist struggles with how to live fully and intentionally in the face of mortality, and this reflection eloquently captures that pursuit. Camus suggests that living well is never accidental — it requires reflection, patience, and a willingness to approach life as a craft to be shaped with care. His words remind us that pausing to reflect on the meaning of our days and the course of our lives is a practice that allows us to live with greater purpose.
