Comedy Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“What does it matter whether I am shown to be right! I am right too much!--And he who laughs best today will also laugh last.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883
The quote mocks overconfidence and suggests that those who boast now may not sustain success later.
In simple terms: Boasting now may not last.
Key Takeaway
Beware of overconfidence.
Themes
humility
pride
impermanence
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal ambition
- public speaking
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
Nietzschean irony
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you equate current triumph with lasting merit?
- How can humility protect future reputation?
A Different Perspective
Success is fleeting; humility matters.
