"Why does man not see things? He..." - Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Why does man not see things? He is himself standing in the way: he conceals things.
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“Every achievement, every step forward in knowledge, is the consequence of courage, of toughness towards oneself, of sincerity to oneself”
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More on Self Deception
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“Appeasement is feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last.”