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Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

“What if God were not exactly truth, and if this could be proved? And if he were instead the vanity, the desire for power, the ambitions, the fear, and the enraptured and terrified folly of mankind?”

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Book:The Dawn of Day

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The Dawn of Day

This book delves into the symbolism and emotional impact of dawn, offering a reflective narrative that intertwines personal growth with the natural world's cycles. more

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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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Book:Civilization and Its Discontents

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Book:The standard edition of the complete psychological works of Sigmund Freud

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Author:Charles Darwin

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