Friedrich NietzscheOne thing a man must have: either a naturally light disposition or a disposition lightened by art and knowledge.
About This Quote
The fact that a person has a lighthearted nature or possesses an attitude of cheerful optimism is an important quality in dealing with others. These are things that help one to have the courage to keep working at something until it’s done. The ability to laugh at oneself is also helpful to achieving success. This is because the person must have the ability to laugh at himself or herself and not take everything so seriously.
Source: Human, All Too Human
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