Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

What is good? All that heightens the feeling of power in man, the will to power, power itself. What is bad? All that is born of weakness. What is happiness? The feeling that power is growing, that resistance is overcome.

What is good? All that heightens the feeling of power in man

Summary

In this quote, Friedrich Nietzsche presents a perspective on the concepts of good, bad, and happiness. According to Nietzsche, what is considered good is anything that empowers and enhances the individual's sense of power, will to power, and power itself. Conversely, that which is bad is perceived as originating from weakness. Happiness, in Nietzsche's view, is the sensation one experiences when their power is flourishing and when they have successfully overcome obstacles and resistance. This quote reveals Nietzsche's emphasis on the pursuit of personal power as a defining factor for what is perceived as good and conducive to happiness.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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