Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

What? A great man? I only ever see the ape of his own ideal.

What? A great man? I only ever see the ape of his own ideal.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker does not believe in the existence of truly great individuals. They perceive those who are commonly considered great as merely imitating their own self-conceived image of greatness. The quote reflects a skeptical view of human achievement and implies that people are ultimately incapable of transcending their own flawed nature, making true greatness elusive.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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