“Not contentment, but more power; not peace at any price, but war; not virtue, but efficiency (virtue in the Renaissance sense, virtu , virtue free of moral acid).”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
Writings of Nietzsche: Volume 1
This volume includes a selection of Nietzsche's early writings, showcasing his development of critical philosophy and his exploration of concepts such as the will to power, the death of God, and the Übermensch. 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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