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DemocratSinceBirth

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6. The Paradox of Tolerance.

Reply to chia (Reply #5)

Sat Aug 23, 2025, 10:24 AM

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Reminds me of the quote from Jesus Christ who said, " I send you out as sheep among wolves, be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." Very few moral codes prescribe that you can't defend yourself. I also don't think Nietzsche meant to suggest to just let people abuse you.

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