O young girl, throw yourself again into the water so that I might have a second time the chance to save the two of us!" A second time, eh, what imprudence! Suppose, dear sir, someone actually took our word for it? It would have to be fulfilled. Brr...! the water is so cold! But let's reassure ourselves. It's too late now, it will always be too late. Fortunately!
About This Quote
About Albert Camus, The Fall
Albert Camus, The Fall.
Themes
- Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave