“We are more pained when one of our friends is guilty of something shameful than when we do it ourselves.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
Human, All-Too-Human: Parts One and Two
This work delves into the complexities of human emotions, desires, and the pursuit of happiness, offering insights into the human experience and the nature of human thought. 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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