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

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• Underestimate
• Mediocre

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• 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
  • Underestimate
  • Mediocre