Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Cynicism is the only form in which base souls approach honesty.

Cynicism is the only form in which base souls approach hones

Summary

This quote suggests that cynicism, despite its negative connotations, can be seen as a more genuine form of honesty from morally corrupt individuals. It implies that those with inherently "base souls" - lacking in integrity or goodness - are only able to approach truthfulness through cynicism, as it aligns with their pessimistic and skeptical nature. In essence, this quote presents cynicism as a distorted representation of honesty, emphasizing the inability of dishonest individuals to express truth in any other form.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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