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Friedrich Nietzsche

Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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Nietzsche is saying that art goes beyond just copying what we see in the natural world; it adds a deeper, almost spiritual layer to reality. This added dimension of art exists alongside nature and aims to surpass or transform our understanding of the natural world.

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