“Inexperienced girls flatter themselves with the notion that it is in their power to make a man happy.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
The Portable Nietzsche
This book includes selections from Nietzsche's writings, offering insights into his philosophy and critical analysis of modern society 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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