What is good? All that enhances the feeling of power, the…
“What is good? All that enhances the feeling of power, the Will to Power, and the power itself in man. What is bad? All that proceeds from weakness. What is happiness? The feeling that power is increasing--that resistance has been overcome. Not contentment, but more power; not peace at any price, but war; not virtue, but competence. The first principle of our humanism: The weak and the failures shall perish. They ought even to be helped to perish.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Power and strength are the highest values; weakness and contentment are inferior.
In simple terms: Power is supreme; weakness is bad.
Key Takeaway
Pursue strength, reject weakness.
Themes
power
strength
human nature
philosophy
Mood
intense
defiant
philosophical
Type
aphilosophical
provocative
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- personal development
- competitive sports
- military strategy
Key Concepts
Will to Power
Nihilism
master‑slave morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Is power always beneficial?
- Can societies thrive without valuing weakness?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on domination can ignore compassion and cooperation.