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“We often contradict an opinion for no other reason than that we do not like the tone in which it is expressed.”

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Book:Nietzsche: Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits

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Nietzsche: Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits

This work delves into the complexities of human existence, advocating for the cultivation of free spirits and critical thinking. 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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