“It is terrible to die of thirst in the ocean. Do you have to salt your truth so heavily that it does not even-quench thirst any more?”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
Basic Writings of Nietzsche
Comprising key essays and speeches, this volume offers a comprehensive exploration of Nietzsche's complex thought, including his critiques of conventional morality and his advocacy for the concept of the 'overman'. more
Author
Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, and writer whose works have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy, literature, and thought. His ideas revolve around concepts such as the 'will to power', the 'Übermensch', and the 'eternal recurrence'. more
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