Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

What destroys a man more quickly than to work, think and feel without inner necessity, without any deep personal desire, without pleasure - as a mere automaton of duty?

What destroys a man more quickly than to work, think and fee

Summary

This quote suggests that the lack of inner drive, personal desire, and pleasure in one's work, thoughts, and emotions can be detrimental to a person. It implies that when individuals are merely going through the motions and fulfilling their duties without any genuine motivation or enjoyment, it can have a destructive impact on their well-being. It emphasizes the importance of finding meaning, fulfillment, and passion in what one does to avoid becoming a mechanical and unfulfilled being.

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Pleasure

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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