If those whom we begin to love could know us as we were before meeting them … they could perceive what they have made of us.
Albert Camus, in his collection of notebooks from 1935 to 1951, reflects on the transformative power of love. He suggests that when we fall in love, we undergo significant changes influenced by our partners. If those we love could see us as we were before they entered our lives, they would understand the profound impact they have had on our identities. This insight reveals the deep connection between love and self-discovery.
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