Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Against boredom the gods themselves fight in vain.

Against boredom the gods themselves fight in vain.

Summary

This quote, attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche, suggests that even powerful beings like gods struggle to combat boredom. It implies that boredom is a powerful force that cannot be easily overcome by any external means or influence. It reflects the idea that boredom is an inherent part of human existence that is difficult to escape from, even for divine beings.

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Boredom

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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