Christianity remains to this day the greatest misfortune of humanity.
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Such a man as instinctively feeds on pure ambrosia and leaves alone the indigestible in things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that a wise person naturally seeks what is beneficial and nourishing while avoiding what is harmful or unworthy.
Friedrich Nietzsche emphasizes the idea that a truly enlightened individual possesses an innate ability to discern what is valuable and enriching in life, akin to selecting nourishing food. This metaphor implies that just as one chooses ambrosia—considered food of the gods—over indigestible items, a wise person instinctively gravitates towards experiences, truths, and relationships that promote growth and fulfillment, steering clear of negativity or toxicity.
Themes
WisdomDiscernmentGrowthEnlightenmentValue
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, one might say, 'As Nietzsche put it, a wise individual instinctively feeds on pure ambrosia, aiming for the best in life.'
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