The definition of morality: Morality is the idiosyncrasy of decadents …

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The definition of morality: Morality is the idiosyncrasy of decadents having the hidden desire to revenge themselves upon life - and being successful. ✨ Friedrich Nietzsche (2016). Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What, p.93, Friedrich Nietzsche
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The definition of morality: Morality is the idiosyncrasy of decadents having the hidden desire to revenge themselves upon life - and being successful. ✨ Friedrich Nietzsche (2016). Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What, p.93, Friedrich Nietzsche

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