“One must never have spared oneself, one must have acquired hardness as a habit to be cheerful and in good spirits in the midst of nothing but hard truths.”
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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