Acquire Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“No one talks more passionately about his rights than he who in the depths of his soul doubts whether he has any. By enlisting passion on his side he wants to stifle his reason and its doubts: thus he will acquire a good conscience and with it success among his fellow men.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886
Passion can mask doubts about rights, creating a false conscience that gains social approval.
In simple terms: Passion hides doubt, gaining approval.
Key Takeaway
Beware of passion that silences reason.
Themes
rights
passion
selfdeception
social approval
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- legal debates
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
existentialism
morality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on passion over reason?
- How does this affect your integrity?
A Different Perspective
Passion may lead to unethical choices if unchecked.
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