whatever is profound loves masks; what is most profound even hates ima…

Friedrich Nietzsche
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whatever is profound loves masks; what is most profound even hates image and parable. ✨ Friedrich Nietzsche (2009). Basic Writings of Nietzsche, p.240, Modern Library
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