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”
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.
Beware of judgment based on purity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social interactions
- leadership
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react to perceived moral flaws?
- Can you accept imperfection in others?
Overemphasis on purity can alienate.