Camus's Letter to Teacher: Gratitude in Nobel Prize Win

When Albert Camus won the Nobel Prize, instead of celebrating, he wrote a thank-you letter to his elementary school teacher.

He remembered the teacher's kindness and how he helped Camus when he was a poor, shy boy.

Camus felt his teacher was a key part of his success, and that he helped him believe in himself.

The teacher responded fondly, saying Camus was still 'my little Camus.'

The letter shows that success often comes from the help and support of others, like a teacher believing in their student.