“Vanity and ambition as education. - So long as a man has not yet become an instrument of general human utility let him be plagued by ambition; if that goal has been attained, however, if he is working with the necessity of a machine for the good of all, then let him be visited by vanity; it will humanize him and make him more sociable, endurable and indulgent in small things, now that ambition (to render him useful) has finished roughhewing him.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the complexities of human existence, focusing on the essence of free spirits and their place in the world. It offers insights into the human psyche, the pursuit of knowledge, and the search for meaning. 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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