No one can build you the bridge on which you, and only you, must cross the river of life. There may be countless trails and bridges and demigods who … - Friedrich Nietzsche

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No one can build you the bridge on which you, and only you, must cross the river of life. There may be countless trails and bridges and demigods who would gladly carry you across; but only at the price of pawning and forgoing yourself. There is one path in the world that none can walk but you. Where does it lead? Don’t ask, walk!

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About Friedrich Nietzsche

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (15 October 1844 – 25 August 1900) was a German philosopher, cultural critic, composer, poet, writer, and philologist whose work has exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history. His critiques of contemporary culture, religion, and philosophy centered on a basic question regarding the foundation of values and morality.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Friedrich Hermann Hartmann (Public domain / CC0)

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Alternative Names: Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche Nietzsche

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