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“You are treading your path of greatness: now it must call up all your courage that there is no longer a path behind you! You are treading your path of greatness: no one shall steal after you here! Your foot itself has extinguished the path behind you, and above that path stands written: Impossibility.”

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Book:Thus Spoke Zarathustra
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Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a philosophical novel that delves into profound themes such as the will to power, the eternal recurrence, and the concept of the Übermensch. The book is a collection of aphorisms and dialogues narrated by the character Zarathustra, who seeks to inspire others to embrace life and strive for self-overcoming. Written by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, the work is considered a cornerstone of modern Western philosophy. more

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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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