Albert Camus was a philosopher who believed that life is meaningless and that everyone must choose how to live it. He was referring to a situation where someone has a chance to fight for a just cause (a cause that is right and fair) but realizes there is no hope of winning. Camus said that it is absurd to commit to this cause, yet it is also absurd not to commit to it. The only choice that offers the possibility of dignity is to fight for the just cause, even if victory is impossible. He believes that dignity is very important, so it is worth getting involved.