Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

We would not let ourselves be burned to death for our opinions: we are not sure enough of them for that. But perhaps for the right to have our opinions and to change them.

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Summary

This quote expresses the notion that while individuals may not be willing to die for their specific opinions, they are willing to fight for the freedoms associated with holding and evolving their own beliefs. It highlights the importance of freedom of thought, emphasizing that the right to have opinions and the ability to revise them based on new information or experiences is something worth defending, even if one's opinions may not be steadfast or certain.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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