Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

To him who feels himself preordained to contemplation and not to belief, all believers are too noisy and obtrusive; he guards against them.

To him who feels himself preordained to contemplation and no

Summary

This quote suggests that someone who identifies themselves as inclined towards introspection and contemplation may feel overwhelmed by people who strongly express their beliefs and opinions. Consequently, the person mentioned in the quote is cautious and guarded towards believers, perceiving them as loud and intrusive. Their inclination towards contemplation leads them to seek tranquility and distance from those who assert their beliefs forcefully.

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Belief Contemplation Believers

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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