Are designations congruent with things? Is language the adequate expression of all realities?
It is only by means of forgetfulness that man can ever reach the point of fancying himself to possess a "truth" of the grade just indicated. If he will not be satisfied with truth in the form of tautology, that is to say, if he will not be content with empty husks, then he will always exchange truths for illusions.


On Truth and Lie in an Extra-Moral Sense (1873)

Friedrich Nietzsche Quotes

Are designations congruent with things? Is language the adequate expression of all realities? It is only by means of forgetfulness that man can ever...

Are designations congruent with things? Is language the adequate expression of all realities? It is only by means of forgetfulness that man can ever...

Are designations congruent with things? Is language the adequate expression of all realities? It is only by means of forgetfulness that man can ever...

Are designations congruent with things? Is language the adequate expression of all realities? It is only by means of forgetfulness that man can ever...