Greatness Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“The noble man honours in himself the powerful one, him also who has power over himself, who knows how to speak and how to keep silence, who takes pleasure in subjecting himself to severity and hardness, and has reverence for all that is severe and hard.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886
A noble person respects power in themselves and others, values speech and silence, enjoys self-discipline, and reveres hardship.
In simple terms: Nobility is self‑control, speech, silence, and respect for difficulty.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑discipline and respect hardship.
Themes
ethics
self‑mastery
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
self‑control
speech
silence
hardship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does embracing difficulty shape character?
- When is silence more powerful than speech?
A Different Perspective
Hardship may be glorified beyond its usefulness.
