Christianity remains to this day the greatest misfortune of humanity.
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There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Admiration can be pure and innocent, especially for those who have not considered that they could also be admired.
This quote by Friedrich Nietzsche reflects on the nature of admiration as an innocent and untainted emotion, particularly in individuals who have not yet contemplated their own potential for being admired. It suggests that the act of looking up to others can stem from a place of purity, where the admirer simply appreciates the qualities in another without self-reflection on their own worth or desirability.
Themes
AdmirationInnocenceSelf-WorthReflectionPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one might say, 'As Nietzsche stated, there is an innocence in admiration.'
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