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“And when your soul becometh great, then doth it become haughty, and in your sublimity there is wickedness.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“And when your soul becometh great, then doth it become haughty, and in your sublimity there is wickedness.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Greatness can breed arrogance, and even lofty souls may conceal moral flaws.

In simple terms: Power can hide wickedness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility with success.

Themes

power arrogance morality

Mood

cautionary philosophical

Type

ethical psychological

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • personal achievement
  • ethical reflection

Key Concepts

hubris self‑deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you check your pride?
  • What safeguards prevent moral decay?
A Different Perspective

Success can blind self‑awareness.

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