Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Every characteristic absence of spirituality, every piece of common vulgarity, is due to an inability to resist a stimulus - you have to react, you follow every impulse.

Every characteristic absence of spirituality, every piece of

Summary

This quote suggests that the lack of spirituality and the presence of crass behavior in individuals stem from their inability to control their responses to external stimuli. It implies that people who constantly react to every impulse lack the restraint needed for deeper spiritual or emotional experience. The quote points out that genuine spirituality requires an ability to resist immediate reactions and impulses, emphasizing the importance of self-control and thoughtful responses in order to cultivate a more profound and meaningful existence.

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Spirituality Impulse Instincts

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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