Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Morality is: the mediocre are worth more than the exceptions... I abhore Christianity with a deadly hatred.

Morality is: the mediocre are worth more than the exceptions

Summary

This quote expresses the opinion that in matters of morality, those who are average or mediocre hold more value than exceptional individuals. The statement also displays a strong negative sentiment towards Christianity, described as being detested with an intense and lethal hatred. It reflects a personal viewpoint characterized by a disdain for both religious beliefs and the elevated status often given to exceptional individuals within society.

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