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Bridges Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

“I love him whose soul is deep even in the wounding, and may succumb through a small matter: thus goeth he willingly over the bridge.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“I love him whose soul is deep even in the wounding, and may succumb through a small matter: thus goeth he willingly over the bridge.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883

He admires deep souls that endure suffering and willingly cross hardships.

In simple terms: Deep souls endure pain willingly.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner depth and resilience.

Themes

philosophy human nature resilience

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • creative endeavors
  • spiritual quests

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “deep soul” mean to you?
  • How can suffering become a bridge to growth?
A Different Perspective

Depth may lead to isolation or misunderstanding.

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