Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

If you invest all your energy in economics, world commerce, parliamentarianism, military engagements, power and power politics, -if you take the quantum of intelligence, seriousness, will, and self-overcoming that you embody and expend it all in this one direction, there there won't be any left for the other direction. Culture and the state - let us be honest with ourselves - these are adversaries.

If you invest all your energy in economics, world commerce,

Summary

This quote suggests that if one devotes all their focus and resources to economic pursuits, global trade, politics, and power struggles, they will inevitably neglect and hinder the advancement of culture and the well-being of the state. It emphasizes that individuals and societies need to strike a balance between these two realms, recognizing that prioritizing one excessively will ultimately create adversarial dynamics with the other. The quote urges honesty in acknowledging this tension and reminds us of the importance of allocating our intelligence, determination, will, and efforts in a balanced manner to cultivate both the cultural and political dimensions of our lives.

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Economics Culture Germany

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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