Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

The world itself is the will to power - and nothing else! And you yourself are the will to power - and nothing else!

The world itself is the will to power - and nothing else! An

Summary

This quote, attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche, suggests that the ultimate driving force behind the world and every individual is the will to power. It implies that power is the fundamental motivation for all human actions and the underlying nature of reality. According to Nietzsche, power encompasses not only control and domination but also the pursuit of self-realization and the harnessing of one's own potential. Essentially, the quote emphasizes the significance of power in shaping both the world and oneself, highlighting its pervasive and foundational role in human existence.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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