Christianity remains to this day the greatest misfortune of humanity.
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People are always angry at anyone who chooses very individual standards for his life; because of the extraordinary treatment which that man grants to himself, they feel degraded, like ordinary beings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects how people react negatively to those who pursue their own unique standards, feeling inferior in comparison.
Friedrich Nietzsche suggests that individuals who set their own distinct standards for living can provoke anger and resentment in others. This reaction stems from the self-respect and extraordinary treatment the individual affords themselves, which can lead others to feel degraded or diminished by comparison, as they adhere to conventional standards.
Themes
IndividualityStandardsSelf-RespectSocietySelf-Treatment
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing personal goals.
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