Will (philosophy) - Nietzsche

Nietzsche

Further information: Friedrich Nietzsche, The Will to Power, Intrinsic motivation

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was influenced by Schopenhauer when younger, but later felt him to be wrong. However, he maintained a modified focus upon will, making the term "will to power" famous as an explanation of human aims and actions.

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Famous quotes containing the word nietzsche:

    Whoever despises himself nonetheless respects himself as one who despises.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    Give me today, for once, the worst throw of your dice, destiny. Today I transmute everything into gold.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    There is not enough love and goodness in the world to permit giving any of it away to imaginary beings.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)