Work · Friedrich Nietzsche
Assorted Opinions and Maxims
This continuation of Human, All Too Human develops observations about artists, social practices and concealed motives in moral life.
Understanding the text
Published separately in 1879, it became the first part of Human, All Too Human II in 1886.
Key points
- 01
Moral observation
Honorable conduct can combine generosity, pride and a desire for recognition.
- 02
Artists
A work does not directly explain its creator's personality, despite the temptation to equate them.
- 03
Culture
Collective habits become visible when their justifications are no longer mistaken for their causes.
How to read it
Keep the original publication and the 1886 rearrangement distinct in your notes.
Editions & sources
Summaries and key points are original editorial interpretations. They accompany reading the work and do not replace an edition of the text. Editorial method ↗