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“How little is required for pleasure! The sound of a bagpipe - without music, life would be an error.”

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Book:Twilight of the Idols

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Twilight of the Idols

Friedrich Nietzsche's Twilight of the Idols delves into the critique of traditional values and beliefs, advocating for the reevaluation of human values and the pursuit of individual freedom. 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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Book:Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

Source: Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

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Source: Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

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Book:Delphi Complete Works of Victor Hugo (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Victor Hugo (Illustrated)

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Book:The Will to Power

Source: The Will to Power

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Author:Mark Twain

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Book:The Mansions of Philosophy: A Survey of Human Life and Destiny

Source: The Mansions of Philosophy: A Survey of Human Life and Destiny