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However, Nietzsche's idyllic expectations of fraternity life clashed with the reality of debauchery and hedonism prevalent in these organizations. Rather than stimulating intellectual discussion, social events revolved around excessive drinking and dueling—activities that would leave marks, both figuratively and literally, on the participants. Nietzsche himself faced a duel that left a small scar on his nose, a badge of honor among students—a testament to a culture defined more by bravado than philosophical discourse.