Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

There are people who want to make men's lives more difficult for no other reason than the chance it provides them afterwards to offer their prescription for alleviating life; their Christianity, for instance.

There are people who want to make men's lives more difficult

Summary

This quote implies that there are individuals who purposely create difficulties in people's lives with the intention of later offering their own solutions or ideologies as a means of alleviation. The example mentioned is Christianity, suggesting that some may exploit distressing situations in order to promote their religious beliefs or impose their prescribed solutions upon others. It highlights the underlying motive of certain individuals who may manipulate the struggles of others to advance their own agendas.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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