Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what other men say in whole books what other men do not say in whole books

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what other men say

Summary

This quote reflects the ambition of brevity and conciseness in communication. The speaker aspires to convey as much meaning and depth in just a few sentences as others do in entire books. It suggests a desire to express ideas so effectively that they surpass the length and complexity of conventional literary works. The quote may also imply a dissatisfaction with verbosity and a preference for efficient and impactful communication.

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