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Nietzsche's assertion of the death of God is not at all as vulgar and atheistic as some might think.

— Massimo Cacciari

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We will never achieve the “truth,” but the purpose of seeking its affirmation allows us to approach it, which is already beautiful in itself.

An author such as Friedrich Nietzsche has nothing to do with vulgar atheism.

(About the MOSE, in Venice) Is the water high? Put on your boots!

The phenomenon we are experiencing in Italy is similar to that of all the historic centers of major cities around the world, where more profitable functions than residential ones become competitive.

It is a very long story, in which I found myself completely alone, with my administrations, opposing this project, which was [considered] highly critical from a technical and environmental point of view by a large number of experts.

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Religion in so far as it is a source of consolation is a hindrance to true faith; and in this sense atheism is a purification.

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One of the most exquisite pleasures of human love — to serve the loved one without his knowing it — is only possible, as regards the love of God, through atheism.

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In the province of the mind, what one believes to be true is true or becomes true, within certain limits to be found experientially and experimentally. These limits are further beliefs to be transcended.

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