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The spirit of rebellion can only exist in a society where a theoretical equality conceals great factual inequalities. The problem of rebellion, therefore, has no meaning except within our own Western society.

~ Albert Camus ~

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Albert CamusThe Rebel: An Essay on Man in Revolt

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