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The criterion of simplicity requires that the minimum number of assumptions be postulated.


Albert Low

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ALBERT CAMUS There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide.
ALBERT CAMUS Charm is a way of getting the answer 'Yes' without asking a clear question.
ALBERT CAMUS Friendship often ends in love, but love in friendship - never.
ALBERT CAMUS Men must live and create. Live to the point of tears.
ALBERT CAMUS To govern means to pillage, as everyone knows.
ALBERT CAMUS Violence is both unavoidable and unjustifiable.
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