“Life is an instinct for growth, for survival, for the accumulation of forces, for power.”
Book:The Antichrist
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
The Antichrist
Friedrich Nietzsche's work delves into the nature of evil, morality, and the role of the Antichrist in the context of Christian eschatology. 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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