“What is the vanity of the vainest man compared with the vanity which the most modest possesses when, in the midst of nature and the world, he feels himself to be man!”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
Nietzsche: Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits
This work delves into the complexities of human existence, advocating for the cultivation of free spirits and critical thinking. 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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