Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Not necessity, not desire - no, the love of power is the demon of men. Let them have everything - health, food, a place to live, entertainment - they are and remain unhappy and low-spirited: for the demon waits and waits and will be satisfied.

Not necessity, not desire - no, the love of power is the dem

Summary

This quote highlights the destructive nature of the love of power in humans. It suggests that neither necessity nor desire are responsible for the actions driven by this love, but rather, it is a demonic force within people. The quote also implies that even if individuals have all their material needs met, such as health, food, and entertainment, they will still be discontented and gloomy because the demon of power always craves more. It emphasizes the insatiable and harmful nature of the desire for power, which ultimately leads to unhappiness and dissatisfaction.

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Men Food Health Power Love

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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