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“One will rarely err if extreme actions be ascribed to vanity, ordinary actions to habit, and mean actions to fear.”

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche (Illustrated): Friedrich Nietzsche

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Delphi Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche (Illustrated): Friedrich Nietzsche

This illustrated edition of Friedrich Nietzsche's complete works offers readers a comprehensive look into the writings of one of the most significant philosophers of the 19th century. It includes a variety of Nietzsche's works, showcasing his philosophical ideas and literary style. more

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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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