Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

It is not the strength, but the duration, of great sentiments that makes great men.

It is not the strength, but the duration, of great sentiment

Summary

This quote suggests that greatness is not solely determined by the intensity or power of one's emotions, but rather by their longevity. It implies that individuals who are able to sustain their profound feelings over an extended period of time are the ones who can be considered great. In other words, it's not enough to simply experience strong emotions; one must also possess the resilience and fortitude to maintain and act upon those sentiments consistently.

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