Dangerous Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“Unpleasant, even dangerous, qualities can be found in every nation and every individual: it is cruel to demand that the Jew be an exception. In him, these qualities may even be dangerous and revolting to an unusual degree; and perhaps the young stock-exchange Jew is altogether the most disgusting invention of mankind.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On the Jewish Question, 1886
All peoples possess flaws; singling out Jews as uniquely dangerous is hateful and unjust.
In simple terms: Every group has flaws; no one is uniquely evil.
Reject scapegoating based on ethnicity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education reform
- interfaith dialogue
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we address bias without vilifying groups?
- What role does history play in prejudice?
The language can fuel anti‑Jewish sentiment.