“There is a universal need to exercise some kind of power, or to create for one's self the appearance of some power, if only temporarily, in the form of intoxication.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
The Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche: The will to power
The Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche: The will to power is a compilation of Nietzsche's extensive writings, exploring his philosophical ideas and theories, particularly his exploration of the will to power as a driving force in human life. 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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