Facta Ficta

vitam impendere vero

Nietzsche thinking

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THE WISH TO APPEAR VAIN

In conversation with strangers or little-known acquaintances, to express only selected thoughts, to speak of one’s famous acquaintances, and important experiences and travels, is a sign that one is not proud, or at least would not like to appear proud. Vanity is the polite mask of pride.