Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Without knowing it, women act as if they were taking away the stones from the path of the wandering mineralogist in order that he might not strike his foot against them - when he has gone out for the very purpose of striking against them

Without knowing it, women act as if they were taking away th

Summary

This quote suggests that women unintentionally make life easier for someone who seeks challenges and obstacles, by removing those obstacles from their path. However, the individual actually desires those difficulties in order to learn and grow from them. The quote could be interpreted as highlighting the often paternalistic or well-meaning tendency of others to protect individuals from harm or failure, when in reality, encountering challenges is an essential part of personal and intellectual development.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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