Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

There cannot be a God because if there were one, I could not believe that I was not He.

There cannot be a God because if there were one, I could not

Summary

This quote, attributed to philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, suggests that the concept of God is incompatible with human ego and self-perception. Nietzsche is stating that if God exists, he would struggle to accept the existence of a higher power distinct from himself. In essence, this quote reflects Nietzsche's renowned philosophy of individualism and his rejection of metaphysical concepts rooted in traditional religious beliefs.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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