Worldly Wisdom. Do not stay in the field! Nor climb out of sight. The best view of the world. Is from a medium height.
Friedrich NietzscheAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher, Writer
- Nationality: deutsch
- Born: October 15, 1844
- Died: August 25, 1900
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