He who cannot command himself should obey. And many can command themse…

Friedrich Nietzsche
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He who cannot command himself should obey. And many can command themselves, but much is still lacking before they can obey themselves. ✨ Friedrich Nietzsche (1977). The Portable Nietzsche, p.191, Penguin
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He who cannot command himself should obey. And many can command themselves, but much is still lacking before they can obey themselves. ✨ Friedrich Nietzsche (1977). The Portable Nietzsche, p.191, Penguin

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