Friedrich Nietzsche Quotes

Life is a well of joy; but for those out of whom an upset stomach speaks, which is the father of melancholy, all wells are poisoned.

Friedrich Nietzsche

• Life is
• Melancholy
• Stomach

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• Life is a well of joy; but for those out of whom an upset stomach speaks, which is the father of melancholy, all wells are poisoned.

  

  Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Life is
  • Melancholy
  • Stomach