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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    The greatest almsgiver is cowardice.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    To ask strength not to express itself as strength, not to be a will to dominate, a will to subjugate, a will to become master, a thirst for enemies and obstacles and triumphant celebrations, is just as absurd as to ask weakness to express itself as strength.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)