Friedrich Nietzsche Quotes
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What is the main warning given in the text?

Beware that when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster.

The text mentions the abyss can gaze back at you when you gaze into it.

True (A)

What is the name of the philosopher quoted in the text?

Friedrich Nietzsche

What is the name of the individual who seeks revenge?

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What happens to someone when they are consumed by revenge?

<p>They must dig two graves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text mentions that a monster is unable to distinguish itself from the abyss.

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Nietzsche's warning

A caution against becoming like the thing you're fighting. Be wary of adopting negative traits while confronting darkness or evil.

Abyss Gazes Back

Deep introspection about fighting evil can consume you.

Nietzsche's Philosophy

A philosophical perspective focused on existential concepts. An example of this concept is how fighting evil can make us evil too.

Fighting Evil

Actively opposing negative forces and their consequences.

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Becoming a Monster

Adopting negative behaviors or traits when fighting against darkness.

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Introspection Caution

Nietzsche's warning on excessive self-reflection and how it can lead to undesirable outcomes, especially deep reflection about negative forces.

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Revenge and Graves

A principle that warns about the consequences of seeking revenge, a reflection of the cost associated with seeking vengeance.

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Friedrich Nietzsche

A German philosopher who wrote the quoted caution.

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Nihilistic philosophy

A philosophical concept challenging traditional moral beliefs and conventional ideals.

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Abyss

In the quote, it refers to something or someone very destructive or negative.

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Study Notes

Main Warning & Abyss

  • Gazing into the abyss can lead to the abyss gazing back, ultimately corrupting the individual.

Quoted Philosopher

  • Friedrich Nietzsche

Individual Seeking Revenge

  • The individual is not named but is implied to be consumed by a desire for revenge.

The Consequences of Revenge

  • Revenge can consume an individual, potentially causing them to become indistinguishable from the abyss itself.

Monster & Abyss

  • A monster, consumed by its own darkness, is unable to differentiate itself from the abyss.

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Explore the profound thoughts of Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher known for his explorations of nihilism and morality. Delve into his warnings about the dangers of becoming a monster when fighting against them and understand his insights on revenge. Discover how Nietzsche's philosophy challenges our perceptions of good and evil.

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