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Friedrich Nietzsche

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21. Gegen die Hoffahrt. Blas dich nicht auf: sonst bringet dich Zum Platzen schon ein kleiner Stich.

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Codex gpt-5.6-sol · Non-official working translation · 2026-09-13

21. Against Pride.

Do not puff yourself up, or even a little prick
Will make you burst.

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Codex gpt-5.6-sol · Non-official working translation · 2026-09-13

21. Contre l’orgueil. Ne te gonfle pas : sinon une petite piqûre Suffira déjà à te faire éclater.

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