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The stronger becomes master of the weaker, in so far as the latter cannot assert its degree of independence — here there is no mercy, no forbearance, even less a respect for "laws."
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Sec. 630 (Notebook W I 4. June - July 1885, KGW VII, 3.283, KSA 11.559).

 

Friedrich Nietzsche

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"My life is like shattered glass." said the visitor. "My soul is tainted with evil. Is there any hope for me?
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"What?"
"Forgiveness"
"Whom do I forgive?"
"Everyone: Life, God, your neighbor — especially yourself."
"How is that done?"
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