Camus on Being Normal

"Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal."

- Albert Camus

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June 11, 2014

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

– Albert Camus

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"Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal."

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Camus on Being Normal

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Camus on Being Normal

"Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal." - Albert Camus

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"Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal."

- Albert Camus