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“We are alien to each other, and their virtues are even more repugnant to my taste than their falsehoods and false dice.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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““We are alien to each other, and their virtues are even more repugnant to my taste than their falsehoods and false dice.””

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.

He expresses alienation from others, finding their virtues more repugnant than their falsehoods, indicating a deep moral disdain.

In simple terms: He despises others' virtues more than their lies.

Key Takeaway

Question your judgments of others' morality.

Themes

philosophy morality alienation

Mood

critical philosophical

Type

introspective skeptical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • ethical debates
  • self-reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism value theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you find others' virtues repugnant?
  • How does this view affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Such extreme disdain can hinder empathy.

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