“The men of the period of corruption are witty and calumnious; they know that there are yet other ways of murdering than by the dagger and ambush--they know also that all that is well said is believed in.”
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Analysis of Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
In this quote, Friedrich Nietzsche is highlighting the cunning and deceptive nature of individuals during a period of corruption. He suggests that during such times, people are skilled in using words as weapons to destroy others, rather than resorting to physical violence. This quote underscores the power of language and the danger of manipulation through persuasive and deceitful speech. Nietzsche also implies that during times of corruption, people are more prone to believe in and be influenced by well-spoken words, regardless of their truthfulness.
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