“There did he sit shrivelled in his chimney corner, fretting on account of his weak legs, world weary, will weary, and one day he suffocated through his excessive pity.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a philosophical novel that delves into profound themes such as the will to power, the eternal recurrence, and the concept of the Übermensch. The book is a collection of aphorisms and dialogues narrated by the character Zarathustra, who seeks to inspire others to embrace life and strive for self-overcoming. Written by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, the work is considered a cornerstone of modern Western philosophy. 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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