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“These wisest men of all ages should be scrutinized closely. Were they all perhaps shaky on their legs? Tottery? Decadent? Late? Could it be that wisdom appears on earth as a Raven, attracted by a little whiff of carrion?”

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Work

Twilight of the Idols

Friedrich Nietzsche's Twilight of the Idols delves into the critique of traditional values and beliefs, advocating for the reevaluation of human values and the pursuit of individual freedom. 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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