“Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee?”
What this quote means
This absurd quote by Camus illustrates the absurdity of the human condition: when faced with nothingness, one can choose the trivial. It underscores the importance of small pleasures to keep living. It resonates with those overwhelmed by existential questions, reminding them that life is lived in simple acts. It suggests that routine and the everyday are sufficient answers to anguish.
How to apply it daily
When overwhelmed mentally or existentially, choose a small concrete act, like making a coffee, and savor it fully as an act of resistance.
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