“Arrogance on the part of the meritorious is even more offensive to us than the arrogance of those without merit: for merit itself is offensive.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
Nietzsche: Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits
This work delves into the complexities of human existence, advocating for the cultivation of free spirits and critical thinking. 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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Source: Nietzsche: Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits
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Source: Basic Writings of Nietzsche