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“What is this man ? A ball of wild snakes which seldom have peace together — so they go forth alone and seek prey in the world.”

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

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Friedrich Nietzsche
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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