Friedrich Nietzsche
1844 – 1900
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) was one of history's most provocative and influential thinkers. He challenged the foundations of Christianity, proclaimed the 'death of God', and called for a revaluation of all values. His concept of the Übermensch and the will to power inspired artists, writers, and thinkers across the twentieth century.
Key works: Thus Spoke Zarathustra · Beyond Good and Evil · The Gay Science
Top quotes by Friedrich Nietzsche
“The man of knowledge must create time and place and, above all, circumstances wherein he is permitted to forget.”
Read the full explanation →“Truth is a mobile army of metaphors, metonyms, and anthropomorphisms.”
Read the full explanation →“You must be ready to burn yourself in your own flame; how could you rise anew if you have not first become ashes?”
Read the full explanation →“The snake which cannot cast off its skin perishes. It is the same with the minds which are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be mind.”
Read the full explanation →“In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.”
Read the full explanation →“The most common lie is that at the bottom of the heart one finds only goodness and nobility. Alas, my brothers, man is evil!”
Read the full explanation →“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster.”
Read the full explanation →“The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself.”
Read the full explanation →“We have art in order not to die of the truth.”
Read the full explanation →“The purpose of life is to be defined by yourself.”
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