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It is however a disgrace to pray! Not for all, but for…

“It is however a disgrace to pray! Not for all, but for you, and me, and whoever has his a conscience.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“It is however a disgrace to pray! Not for all, but for you, and me, and whoever has his a conscience.”

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.

Prayer can be a personal moral duty, but it becomes disgraceful when used hypocritically or without conscience.

In simple terms: Prayer must be sincere.

Key Takeaway

Pray only with genuine conscience.

Themes

morality authenticity religion

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal ethics
  • public discourse
  • religious practice
  • political debate

Key Concepts

Existentialism ethical responsibility self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is your conscience aligned with your prayers?
  • How do you act when conscience is absent?
A Different Perspective

Sincere prayer may be rare.

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