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The abdomen is the reason why man does not readily take himself to be a god
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"The abdomen is the reason why man does not readily take himself to be a god"

- Friedrich Nietzsche

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This quote implies that the human body's vulnerability and dependence on bodily functions such as digestion and excretion, which are located in the abdomen, make it hard for individuals to see themselves as superior beings, like gods. The body's physical restrictions remind people of their mortality and humanness, preventing them from feeling invincible or all-knowing.

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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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