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Quote by Albert Camus
By definition he cannot put himself today in the service of those who make history; he is at the service of those who suffer it.
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The speaker draws a clear line between people who shape historical events and people who endure their consequences. “He” cannot serve those who make history because his role is with those who suffer through it. The quote presents solidarity with affected people as a duty, rather than support for the powerful or decision-makers.
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- NobelPrize.org — Albert Camus’ Nobel Banquet Speech (1957)
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- Official Statement
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