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It is I, the ungodly Zarathustra, who says:Who is more ungodly than I, that I may rejoice in his teaching?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Nietzsche expresses the idea of embracing one's own philosophy, questioning conventional morality and those who adhere to it.
In this quote, Nietzsche, through the character of Zarathustra, highlights the rejection of traditional moral values and the importance of individual perspective. The term 'ungodly' suggests a challenge to societal norms, implying that true wisdom and joy are found in questioning and transcending common beliefs about morality and righteousness.
Themes
NietzscheZarathustraMoralityWisdomIndividualism
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire discussions in a philosophy class about the concept of morality.
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