Conquest Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“Pity is the most pleasant feeling in those who have not much pride, and have no prospect of great conquests: the easy prey - and that is what every sufferer is - is for them an enchanting thing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Human, All Too Human, 1878
Those with little pride and no great ambitions find comfort in pity, seeing suffering as an alluring escape.
In simple terms: Low pride and no ambition make pity appealing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when pity replaces ambition.
Themes
pride
ambition
pity
suffering
human condition
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- social inequality
- mental health discussions
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you use pity to avoid striving?
- How does ambition change your view of suffering?
A Different Perspective
Pity can become a passive excuse for inaction.
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