The strongest knowledge (that of the total unfreedom of the human will) is nonetheless the poorest in successes for it always has the strongest opponent, human vanity. (Friedrich Nietzsche)

The strongest knowledge (that of the total unfreedom of the human will) is nonetheless the poorest in successes for it always has the strongest opponent, human vanity.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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