“If we make sacrifices in doing good or in doing ill, it does not alter the ultimate value of our actions; even if we stake our life in the cause, as martyrs do for the sake of our church : it is a sacrifice to our longing for power, or for the purpose of conserving our sense of power.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Book:The Gay Science
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The Gay Science
Friedrich Nietzsche's seminal work delves into the pursuit of knowledge, the role of science, and the search for meaning in life. more
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