Single Idea 23716

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / f. Übermensch]

Full Idea

To be unable to take his enemies, his misfortunes and even his misdeeds seriously for long - that is the sign of strong, rounded natures with a superabundance of power.

Gist of Idea

A strong rounded person soon forgets enemies, misfortunes, and even misdeeds

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (On the Genealogy of Morals [1887], I.§10)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'On the Genealogy of Morals', ed/tr. Diethe, Carol [CUP 1997], p.22


A Reaction

An aspect of the 'higher man' that I don't recall being mentioned elsewhere. I basically approve of this, if it means not holding grudges, and living for the future rather than for the past.

Related Idea

Idea 23719 Forgetfulness is a strong positive ability, not mental laziness [Nietzsche]