"When the gratitude that many owe to..." - Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
When the gratitude that many owe to one discards all modesty, then there is fame.
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“Doing ill to those on whom we have to make our power felt; for pain is a far more sensitive means for that purpose than pleasure: pain always asks concerning the cause, while pleasure is inclined to keep within itself and not look backward.”
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“All things of the body stream away like a river, all things of the mind are dreams and delusion; life is warfare, and a visit to a strange land; the only lasting fame is oblivion.”
“There's a machine that I have nothing to do with. It's called the "Tupac Machine."”
“I don't know what kind of egomaniac is sitting at home thinking about the impact they have had on the culture. It's not something I actually think about until it comes up.”
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“Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude.”
“Everyone takes pleasure in returning small obligations, many people acknowledge moderate ones; but there are only a scarce few who do not pay great ones with ingratitude.”
“The wealthiest person on earth is the one who appreciates”