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Boredom Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

“With deep men, as with deep wells, it takes a long time for anything that falls into them to hit bottom. Onlookers, who almost never wait long enough, readily suppose that such men are callous and unresponsive--or even boring.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“With deep men, as with deep wells, it takes a long time for anything that falls into them to hit bottom. Onlookers, who almost never wait long enough, readily suppose that such men are callous and unresponsive--or even boring.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

Source Book: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886

Deep individuals take time to process emotions; observers often misjudge them as indifferent or dull.

In simple terms: Deep men are slow to show feelings.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience before judging.

Themes

empathy perception depth of character

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • team building

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology social judgment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you better understand deep personalities?
  • What signs indicate genuine concern?
A Different Perspective

Patience alone may not reveal true feelings.

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