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The kingdom of Heaven is a condition of the heart - not something that comes upon the earth or after death.
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"The "kingdom of Heaven" is a condition of the heart - not something that comes "upon the earth" or "after death.""

- Friedrich Nietzsche

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In this quote, Friedrich Nietzsche is mentioning that the principle of the "kingdom of Heaven" is not a physical or concrete entity that one can experience in the real life or immortality. Instead, it is a state of being that exists within a person's heart or heart. This suggests that real spiritual enlightenment or salvation can not be attained via outside ways or circumstances, yet need to come from within oneself.

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Friedrich Nietzsche This quote is written / told by Friedrich Nietzsche between October 15, 1844 and August 25, 1900. She was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 185 other quotes.

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