The society based on production is only productive, not creative.
Interpretation
Camus suggests that a society focused solely on production lacks true creativity.
In this quote, Albert Camus critiques a society that prioritizes production over creativity, indicating that while such a society may generate products and economic output, it fails to foster true innovation and artistic expression. He proposes that creativity is essential for a vibrant and dynamic culture, and without it, society's productivity becomes hollow and uninspired.
In practice
During a lecture on the value of creativity in the workplace.
The Poor Man whom everyone speaks of, the Poor Man whom everyone pities, one of the repulsive Poor from whom charitable souls keep their distance, he has still said nothing. Or, rather, he has spoken through the voice of Victor Hugo, Zola, Richepin. At least, they said so. And these shameful impostures fed their authors. Cruel irony, the Poor Man tormented with hunger feeds those who plead his case.
The certainty of a God giving meaning to life far surpasses in attractiveness the ability to behave badly with impunity. The choice would not be hard to make. But there is no choice and that is where the bitterness comes in. The absurd does not liberate; it binds.
Between history and the eternal I have chosen history because I like certainties. Of it, at least, I am certain, and how can I deny this force crushing me.
Don't wait for the last judgment - it takes place every day.
A single sentence will suffice for modern man. He fornicated and read the papers. After that vigorous definition, the subject will be, if I may say so, exhausted.
At times I feel myself overtaken by an immense tenderness for these people around me who live in the same century.
An almost perfect relationship with his father was the earthly root of all his wisdom. From his own father, he said, he first learned that Fatherhood must be at the core of the universe. [speaking of George MacDonald]
This I can declare: things that are in heaven are more real than things that are in the world.
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortunes to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
I too saw the wooden horse blocking the stars.
A nation without means of reform is without means of survival.
There are colors we can't see, but they're connected to the ones we can, There's a connection between everything.
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