Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

A man as he ought to be: that sounds to us as insipid as a tree as it ought to be.

A man as he ought to be: that sounds to us as insipid as a t

Summary

This quote seems to convey a sense of dissatisfaction with the concept of conformity and societal expectations. It suggests that the idea of a person being "as he ought to be" is boring and lacks individuality. The comparison to a tree being "as it ought to be" implies that there is a preference for uniqueness and originality rather than adhering to prescribed norms. It can be interpreted as a critique of standardized notions of behavior and the value of embracing one's uniqueness.

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