The desire to create continually is vulgar and betrays jealousy, envy, ambition. If one is something one really does not need to make anything --and one nonetheless does very much. There exists above the productive man a yet higher species.

Summary

This quote suggests that the constant need to create or produce is a reflection of negative emotions such as jealousy, envy, and ambition. It implies that true greatness lies in being content with one's existence and not actively pursuing the need to create. It also suggests that there is a higher level of being that surpasses the productive individual, indicating that there are other virtues and qualities that hold more significance. The quote encourages individuals to look beyond the need for constant creation and strive for a higher form of existence.