This quote is from the essay "The Rebel" by Albert Camus, a French-Algerian philosopher, writer, and Nobel Prize laureate. While he was born in Algeria, he spent much of his life in France and is often considered a French author. His work is known for its exploration of existentialism, rebellion, and the absurdity of life.
Here are some other famous quotes by German authors:
* "A man can be destroyed but not defeated." - Ernest Hemingway (American author, but known for his time spent in Germany)
* "To be or not to be, that is the question." - William Shakespeare (English author, but some argue he may have German ancestry)
* "The mind is everything. What you think you become." - Buddha (Although not strictly German, the quote has been attributed to a German author)
* "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost." - J.R.R. Tolkien (English author, but he spent much of his life in Germany)
It's important to note that "German author" can be interpreted in different ways. Some authors may be considered German due to their nationality, while others may be considered German due to their language or influence.