“There is nothing very odd about lambs disliking birds of prey, but this is no reason for holding it against large birds of prey that they carry off lambs. And when the lambs whisper among themselves, "These birds of prey are evil, and does this not give us a right to say that whatever is the opposite of a bird of prey must be good," there is nothing intrinsically wrong with such an argument-though the birds of prey will look somewhat quizzically and say, We have nothing against these good lambs; in fact, we love them; nothing tastes better than a tender lamb.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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
You May Also Like
“He who can take no interest in what is small will take false interest in what is great.”
Source: Modern Painters
“The death rate is the same for us as for anybody ... one person, one death, sooner or later.”
Source: Tunnel in the Sky
Source: The Four Steps to the Epiphany: Successful Strategies for Products that Win
“If you're absent during my struggle, don't expect to be present during my success.”
“How does somebody know what they want if they haven't even seen it?”