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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…” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“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.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

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.

Key Takeaway

Reject scapegoating based on ethnicity.

Themes

prejudice ethics humanity

Mood

critical somber reflective

Type

philosophical ethical social.

When to use this quote

  • education reform
  • interfaith dialogue
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

moral relativism social critique identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we address bias without vilifying groups?
  • What role does history play in prejudice?
A Different Perspective

The language can fuel anti‑Jewish sentiment.

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