Gavin Newsom referenced Nietzsche. I remembered ‘Blazing Saddles.’
Reflections on Nietzsche and Political Ambition Up to now, my understanding of Friedrich Nietzsche has mainly come from two films. One is “The Abyss,” where his well-known quote about gazing into the abyss resonates deeply. The other is “Blazing Saddles,” where a character quotes Nietzsche during a lively town meeting, which I remember vividly. He […]