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It is not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, that the lover of knowledge is reluctant to step into its waters
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"It is not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, that the lover of knowledge is reluctant to step into its waters"

- Friedrich Nietzsche

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This quote indicates that when the reality is not completely explored, but just superficially comprehended, the individual who looks for knowledge and understanding will hesitate to dig deeper into it. The shallowness of the reality can be more off-putting than its dirtiness.
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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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