Friedrich Nietzsche Quotes

Let us not underestimate the privileges of the mediocre. As one climbs higher, life becomes ever harder, the coldness increases, responsibility increases.

Friedrich Nietzsche

• Responsibility
• Mediocre
• Underestimate

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  • Mediocre
  • Underestimate