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Full Idea
The more one loves the stronger the absurd grows.
Gist of Idea
The more one loves the stronger the absurd grows
Source
Albert Camus (The Myth of Sisyphus [1942], 'Don Juan')
Book Ref
Camus,Albert: 'The Myth of Sisyphus', ed/tr. O'Brien,Justin [Penguin 1975], p.66
A Reaction
A penetrating remark, to be placed as a contrary to the remarks of Harry Frankfurt on love. But if the absurd increases the intensity of life, as Camus thinks, then they both make love the great life-affirmation, but in different ways.