“Oh great star! What would your happiness be if you did not have us to shine for?”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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Thus spake Zarathustra
Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a philosophical novel by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, first published in 1883. The book is a collection of discourses attributed to Zarathustra, a fictional prophet-like figure who has returned to Earth after a long period of solitude in the mountains. The novel delves into themes such as the eternal recurrence of the same events, the creation of the overman, and the will to power. It is considered one of Nietzsche's most influential works and a cornerstone of modern Western philosophy. 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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