Hostility Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“The radical hostility, the deadly hostility against sensuality, is always a symptom to reflect on: it entitles us to suppositions concerning the total state of one who is excessive in this manner.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886
Nietzsche critiques the intense opposition to sensuality, suggesting it reveals deeper assumptions about excessive behavior.
In simple terms: Hostility to sensuality reveals hidden beliefs about excess.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about moral judgments.
Themes
philosophy
morality
psychology
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- cultural critique
- personal reflection
- academic debate
Key Concepts
ethical relativism
human desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying beliefs drive hostility toward pleasure?
- How can we distinguish healthy desire from excess?
A Different Perspective
Might overgeneralize about sensuality.
