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"But if there is no harm, to the elements themselves in each continually changing into another, why should a man have any apprehension about the change and dissolution of all the elements [himself] for it is according to nature; and nothing is evil that is according to nature."

Marcus Aurelius

topics:

• entropy

• decay

• stoicism

• nature

341

"In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule."

Friedrich Nietzsche

topics:

• corruption

• insanity

• politics

379

"Morality is the herd-instinct in the individual."

Friedrich Nietzsche

topics:

• conformity

• morality

197

"The man of 'modern ideas', the conceited ape, is excessively dissatisfied with himself- this is perfectly certain. He suffers, and his vanity wants him only 'to suffer with his fellows.'"

Friedrich Nietzsche

topics:

• religion

• modernity

• self-hate

150

"He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how."

Friedrich Nietzsche

topics:

• purpose

• suffering

213