Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

A nation is a detour of nature to arrive at five or six great men- yes, and then to get around them.

A nation is a detour of nature to arrive at five or six grea

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of a nation is to serve as an intermediary step towards the emergence of a few outstanding individuals. However, once these great men arise, the nation then shifts its focus away from them and aims to navigate around them, possibly implying a tendency to disregard or undermine their importance. It implies that while nations may initially cherish and celebrate their exceptional individuals, they might later seek to diminish their significance or hinder their influence.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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