Famous quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

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"What do I care about the purring of one who cannot love, like the cat?"

- Friedrich Nietzsche

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This quote by Friedrich Nietzsche suggests that he dismisses the caring nature of a feline's purring since the feline is not able to truly love. The speaker, therefore, might feel likewise towards somebody who shows him or her affection or love however can not really reciprocate these feelings.

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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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