Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of

If we have our own why of life, we shall get along with almost any how. Man does not strive for pleasure; only the Englishman does.

If we have our own why of life, we shall get along with almo

Summary

This quote suggests that having a clear purpose or "why" in life allows us to navigate and adapt to any situation or "how" life presents to us. It implies that having a strong sense of purpose is universal among people, except for Englishman who are seen as pursuing pleasure as their main motivator in life. The quote hints at the idea that having a deeper purpose can bring greater fulfillment and resilience in facing challenges.

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Determination

By Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of

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