Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Only when he has attained a final knowledge of all things will man have come to know himself. For things are only the boundaries of man.

Only when he has attained a final knowledge of all things wi

Summary

This quote suggests that true self-discovery can only be achieved when one has obtained comprehensive knowledge of the world around them. It implies that knowing oneself is intrinsically connected to understanding the profound interrelationship between oneself and the external environment. The quote emphasizes that what we perceive as objects or "things" merely serve as the limitations or contextual boundaries that define human existence. Therefore, it implies that a deeper understanding of the world and its elements is necessary in order to truly comprehend the essence of one's own being.

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Wisdom Life Knowledge Philosophy

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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