What is Spitteler's central idea about individualism?
The core of my thought lies in the solitary flame of the individual spirit, a beacon against the encroaching shadows of conformity and the crushing weight of the herd. In a world often preferring the comfort of common paths, I champion the arduous ascent of self-discovery. This is the path of Prometheus, burdened by his gift of fire, and the essence of the hero's journey. It is a struggle against the easy answers, a testament to the belief that true life, true meaning, is not found in passive acceptance but in the active, often painful, forging of one's own destiny. The world is a riddle, and each soul must strive to be its unique, defiant answer.
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