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“One should steal only where one cannot rob.”

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Book:The Portable Nietzsche

Work

The Portable Nietzsche

This book includes selections from Nietzsche's writings, offering insights into his philosophy and critical analysis of modern society 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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