After all, ironic philosophies produce passionate works.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Philosophies that use irony and distance often produce passionate and intense creative works. Detachment can fuel deep expression.
- In plain terms
- Philosophies that mock or distance themselves often make passionate and powerful art.
- What can you take from it?
- Irony and distance can drive powerful creative expression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does irony deepen passion?
- Why mock to care?
Another view
Passion can come from sincerity too.
More from Albert Camus
Accepting the absurdity of everything around us is one step, a necessary experience: It should not become a dead end. It arouses a revolt that can be fruitful.…
Permalink to quote #103 All executioners are of the same family.
Permalink to quote #105 A man wants to earn money in order to be happy, and his whole effort and best of a life are devoted to earning that money. Happiness is forgotten; the means ar…
Permalink to quote #102
Related quotes
An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.
Jean CocteauJean Cocteau quote #15 I don't want to express alienation. It isn't what I feel. I'm interested in various kinds of passionate engagement. All my work says be serious, be passionate,…
Susan SontagSusan Sontag quote #17 Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.
Ludwig van BeethovenLudwig van Beethoven quote #21