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He who lives as children live - who does not struggle for his bread and does not believe that his actions possess any ultimate significance - remains childlike.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that maintaining a childlike perspective can free us from the burdens of adult concerns and meanings.
Friedrich Nietzsche observes that those who live with the simplicity and innocence of children, free from the struggles of survival and the weight of existential significance, retain a childlike essence. This perspective highlights the value of embracing a pure, uncomplicated view of life, unencumbered by adult worries and the search for meaning.
Themes
ChildlikeInnocenceExistenceLifeSimplicity
In practice
Example use cases
In a talk about maintaining joy in life, you could quote Nietzsche to emphasize the value of childlike wonder.
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