Words are but symbols for the relations of things · Friedrich Nietzsche

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Words are but symbols for the relations of things to one another and to us; nowhere do they touch upon absolute truth.... Through words and concepts we shall never reach beyond the wall off relations, to some sort of fabulous primal ground of things.

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Friedrich Nietzsche

1844-10-15 — 1900-08-25 · Röcken

Friedrich Nietzsche was an influential German philosopher, philologist, and cultural critic. His work addresses themes such as morality, religion, truth, art, and the human condition, with a radical critique of traditional Western values. He is known for concepts such as the "death of God", the "superman" (Übermensch), and the "will to power" (Wille zur Macht). His writing is marked by an aphoristic and provocative style, which challenges the reader to rethink their beliefs and values.