I may not have been sure about what really did interest me, but I was absolutely sure about what didn't.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Camus says he may not have known what truly interested him, but he was certain about what he did not like.
- In plain terms
- He was clear about his dislikes even if his passions were unclear.
- What can you take from it?
- Use clear dislikes as a guide to discover true interests.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do your dislikes reveal about your values?
- How can you turn that awareness into action?
Another view
Dislikes alone may not lead to fulfilling choices.
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