"It is always consoling to think of suicide: in that way one gets through many a bad night"
- Friedrich Nietzsche
About this Quote
This quote recommends that when life becomes difficult, it can be soothing to think about suicide as a way to manage the discomfort and suffering. Nietzsche is suggesting that by having the option of suicide, it can assist to get through difficult times. He is not promoting for suicide, however rather acknowledging that it can be a source of convenience in times of distress.
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