Bundles Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“Every virtue has its privilege: for example, that of contributing its own little bundle of wood to the funeral pyre of one condemned.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883
Virtue is portrayed as a selfish contribution to one's own downfall, suggesting moral acts can be self‑destructive.
In simple terms: Good deeds may serve one’s own ruin.
Key Takeaway
Beware of self‑defeating morality.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
existentialism
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- political ideology
- cultural critique
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
self‑interest
nihilism
morality as illusion
Questions to Reflect On
- Can virtue ever be truly selfless?
- What drives people to act morally?
A Different Perspective
Nietzsche’s view can be seen as overly pessimistic about altruism.
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