Christianity remains to this day the greatest misfortune of humanity.
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Genteel women suppose that those things do not really exist about which it is impossible to talk in polite company.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that societal norms often prevent open discussions about certain topics, which may lead to the denial of their existence.
Friedrich Nietzsche's quote conveys the idea that in polite society, there are subjects deemed inappropriate for discussion, leading genteel women to believe these subjects do not truly exist. This reflects Nietzsche's critique of social conventions and the illusion of civility that can mask deeper truths and realities in human experience.
Themes
SocietyDiscussionPolitenessTruthTopicsExistence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a discussion on the taboo topics that society avoids.
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