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December 9, 2010 6:40 PM   Subscribe

Looking for what I think is a Nietzsche quote. The gist of it is that a self-critical person still thinks very highly of themselves as a critic.
posted by phrontist to Religion & Philosophy (4 answers total) 9 users marked this as a favorite
 
Best answer: Whoever despises himself nonetheless respects himself as one who despises
posted by and for no one at 8:48 PM on December 9, 2010 [3 favorites]


Best answer: Beyond Good and Evil, Part 4, Section 78:

«Wer sich selbst verachtet, achtet sich doch immer noch dabei als Verächter.»

posted by edguardo at 11:04 PM on December 9, 2010 [2 favorites]


As above, in case you vanted ze original.
posted by edguardo at 11:05 PM on December 9, 2010


Similar quote here:

I appreciate people who are civil, whether they mean it or not. I think: Be civil. Do not cherish your opinion over my feelings. There's a vanity to candor that isn't really worth it. Be kind. ~ Richard Greenberg
posted by damn dirty ape at 7:02 AM on December 10, 2010 [2 favorites]


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