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“He who lives as children live - who does not struggle for his bread and does not believe that his actions possess any ultimate significance - remains childlike.”

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Book:Nietzsche: Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality

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Nietzsche: Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality

This book delves into the philosophical critique of traditional moral values, examining the origins and implications of moral beliefs from a unique perspective. 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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