Accounts Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“Such men alone are my readers, my proper readers, my preordained readers. Of what account are the rest? The rest are simply... humanity. One must be superior to humanity in power, in loftiness of soul- in contempt.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883
Only a few truly understand, the rest are mere humanity; one must rise above in power and spirit, feeling contempt.
In simple terms: Few are true readers; the rest are ordinary humanity.
Key Takeaway
Seek higher understanding.
Themes
philosophy
elitism
human nature
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal growth
- leadership
- creative work
Key Concepts
existentialism
overman
contempt
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be superior?
- Is contempt justified?
A Different Perspective
Elitist view ignores value of common experience.
