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Attributes Quote by Georg Brandes

“[Nietzsche] attributes to himself an extremely vivid and sensitive instinct of cleanliness. At the first contact the filth lying at the base of another's nature is revealed to him. The unclean are therefore ill at ease hi his presence” quote by Georg Brandes
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“[Nietzsche] attributes to himself an extremely vivid and sensitive instinct of cleanliness. At the first contact the filth lying at the base of another's nature is revealed to him. The unclean are therefore ill at ease hi his presence”

Georg Brandes

About This Quote

The quote suggests that a person with a strong instinct for cleanliness perceives others' moral flaws as filth, making them uncomfortable around the unclean.

In simple terms: Cleanliness instinct sees others' flaws as filth.

Key Takeaway

Beware of judgment based on purity.

Themes

morality cleanliness judgment psychology

Mood

critical introspective

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • social interactions
  • leadership
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you react to perceived moral flaws?
  • Can you accept imperfection in others?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on purity can alienate.

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