Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

A refined nature is vexed by knowing that some one owes it thanks, a coarse nature by knowing that it owes thanks to some one

A refined nature is vexed by knowing that some one owes it t

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals with a refined nature feel uncomfortable when they know someone owes them gratitude or appreciation. On the other hand, individuals with a coarse or unsophisticated nature feel uneasy when they owe gratitude to someone else. It highlights the different sensitivities and reactions of people with different characters and mindsets when it comes to the exchange of thanks or appreciation.

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