Decrease Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“Egoism is the law of perspective applied to feelings: what is closest appears large and weighty, and as one moves farther away size and weight decrease.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886
Our feelings are biased toward what is near; distance lessens perceived importance and influence.
In simple terms: Close things feel bigger, far things feel smaller.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and adjust for proximity bias.
Themes
psychology
perception
bias
emotions
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- financial decisions
- political opinions
- media consumption
Key Concepts
subjectivity
cognitive distortion
relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does distance change your judgment?
- When have you overestimated something because it was close?
A Different Perspective
Bias can mislead even when evidence is clear.
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