Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche, The Gay Sci

Have you heard of that madman who lit a lantern in the bright morning hours, ran to the market place, and cried incessantly, I seek God! I seek God! As many of those who do not believe in God were standing around just then, he provoked much laughter...Whither is God, he cried. I shall tell you. We have killed him - you and I. All of us are murderers.... God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him...

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Summary

In this quote, Friedrich Nietzsche depicts a madman who, in the early morning, desperately searches for God in the market square. However, his search is met with ridicule and laughter from the disbelievers around him. With his claim that "God is dead," Nietzsche metaphorically suggests that the idea of God and religious belief have lost their significance and power in modern society. He further asserts that humans, through their disbelief and changing values, have effectively "killed" God, marking a significant shift in the prevailing worldview.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche, The Gay Sci

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