Friedrich Nietzsche. From Mixed Opinions and Maxims:
(138) Marks of the good writer.— Good writers have two things in common; they prefer to be understood rather than admired; and they do not write for knowing and over-acute readers.
“Marks of the Good Writer” — Nietzsche
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What does Nietzsche have against Plato? #straussian
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