My Love of Friedrich Nietzsche

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Have you read the works of Friedrich Nietzsche? Who is your favorite philosopher? Drop a comment ⬇

[@richardkalmwater5996]

Nietzsche and it is not even close. Nietzsche, unlike most philosophers, understood human nature better than most. And Nietzsche, unlike most philosophers understood women which modern man needs to emulate. And as Nietzsche advised, when dealing with women, bring a whip...

[@bobisaiah4067]

Friedrich Nietzsche and Albert Camus.

[@Z2wastaken]

Greene is my favorite.

[@mansosound]

I haven't but he always intrigued me of what I heard of him as I philosophize myself some

[@devinbradshaw9756]

Thus Spake Zarathustra is a masterpiece. “Until, biting at my sharp hidden hooks, they have to come up unto MY height, the motleyest abyss-groundlings, to the wickedest of all fishers of men.”

[@tuckerwhite5884]

"The strength of a man is measured by how much truth he can tolerate, or more precisely, to what extent he needs it muted, diluted, falsified."

[@te9591]

Is that from Nietzsche?

[@tuckerwhite5884]

@@te9591 Yes, it's from Beyond Good And Evil.

[@TRUVIANGREY]

So true. It makes me think about the concept of someone not being able to handle the truth. And that if you can handle the truth, you are a strong person.

[@te9591]

@tuckerwhite5884 that sounds really insightful, im always amazed by select Nietzche quotes.

[@ginafarley6190]

It’s about facing the demons. Things you don’t like and don’t want to experience, but here they are. Regardless

[@PropunKla]

My favorite Nietzsche quote, "To those human beings who are of any concern to me I wish suffering, desolation, sickness, ill-treatment, indignities-I wish that they should not remain unfamiliar with profound self-contempt, the torture of self-mistrust, the wretchedness of the vanquished: I have no pity for them, because I wish them the only thing that can prove today whether one is worth anything or not-that one endures.". I adore your work Robert and these videos explain more and more why.

[@Parallel-intellect]

Wow. Robert Greene's works ought to be declared classified information/knowledge. Just kidding, not until I finish his books

[@ayushkanekar5698]

Man thats truth

[@Phelix-fe8uo]

Him saying so is his putting more ground work to his nihilism I think this could be something new as his idea of pain is that it's liberating according to this quote I believe that pain can be eye-opening to the sufferings that we have and it's something that unites us but I think that for non nihilists the comfort of the know is much better as I would prefer somethings to be sweet and beautiful

[@brianjones9780]

​@@Phelix-fe8uo Nietzsche is far from nihilist. Nihilism claims life has no meaning. Nietzsche claims suffering is what gives life meaning. Attaining beautiful and nice things without suffering for them makes one's soul fat. Better to face hardship and struggle for it first, then you'll have an appetite for it.

[@alena-qu9vj]

Haughty words for somebody who ended in a looneyhouse...

[@michaelfbuckley]

Reading Nietzsche changed the way I looked at the world, and at the same time, it validated some of the beliefs I could not articulate. He was an amazing thinker and writer.

[@iam_anand]

i totally agree with u .while reading his book it felt like talking to my self... I also faced little difficulty while reading him.

[@AyazAhmedZaheerUddin]

I want to read his ideas,,, which book you would recommend in the first place.

[@michaelfbuckley]

​@@AyazAhmedZaheerUddin "Beyond Good and Evil" is a nice place to start, in my opinion.

[@vickenbayramian]

I read Nietzsche when I was 15 too and he liberated me from the war that was imposed on me in Lebanon. Nietzsche made me love life and liberated me from always looking at rational answers to all questions and live with the beauty of unanswered questions. I actually learned German to be able to read Nietzsche in his native language. He is still my biggest inspiration and will always be.

[@pdhansten]

Nietzsche’s writings on suffering saved my life. I was 40 and going through a very dark period. I am now 80 and have now read virtually everything he wrote. His brilliance and insights are astonishing. I love him too!

[@Meta-Think]

Which quotes are your favorite?

[@th3g3ntl3man08]

Which books?

[@wiacco]

@@th3g3ntl3man08that’s such a funny question. To understand Nietzsche you’ll have to first read Greek mythologie, other philosophy and history from his time, and then you’ll have to read all of his books at least once, if you want to understand him. Thus spoke Zarathustra is his best work in my opinion, after gay science. To understand these works takes years and lots of thinking.

[@Elvengem]

@@wiacco finally after all that thinking,they go crazy like he did.Meltdown!

[@kracha469]

Does reading him made you rich?

[@santacruzman8483]

“Nietzsche was the one who did the job for me. At a certain moment in his life, the idea came to him of what he called 'the love of your fate.' Whatever your fate is, whatever the hell happens, you say, 'This is what I need.' It may look like a wreck, but go at it as though it were an opportunity, a challenge. If you bring love to that moment--not discouragement--you will find the strength is there. Any disaster you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life. What a privilege! This is when the spontaneity of your own nature will have a chance to flow. Then, when looking back at your life, you will see that the moments which seemed to be great failures followed by wreckage were the incidents that shaped the life you have now. You’ll see that this is really true. Nothing can happen to you that is not positive. Even though it looks and feels at the moment like a negative crisis, it is not. The crisis throws you back, and when you are required to exhibit strength, it comes.” ~ Joseph Campbell

[@andreasbyczkowski3435]

Incredibly too long-winded and absolutely true!!! PS) It’s sad how for various unclarified reasons, N. became the victim of his own liberating genius and was maliciously perverted, misused and/or demonized by later “followers” which continues to this very hour…

[@Zlata1Z]

All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth. - Friedrich Nietzsche.

[@kurts4867]

exactly.......e.g. the marxist & commies forced u to believe things that were not true because of power

[@alena-qu9vj]

Exactly. Above all the interpretation of Nietzsches work.

[@3looming314]

@@alena-qu9vj Nietzsche would disagree lmao

[@gamezswinger]

Nicolaus Copernicus, a Renaissance-era mathematician and astronomer, proposed a heliocentric model of the solar system. Copernicus suggested that the Sun, rather than the Earth, was at the center of the universe, and that the Earth and other planets revolved around it. The Catholic Church was initially resistant to Copernicus's heliocentric theory for several reasons: Biblical interpretation, Aristotelian cosmology, and challenges to authority. The Catholic Church (power) over the heliocentric model (the truth).

[@tecategpt1959]

@@gamezswingerthe heliocentric model may be true, but it still would be “power prevailing”. It doesnt stop at the catholic church or any religious organizations. It goes beyond that, every bit of information you know either came from someone before you or you yourself had experienced it

[@ArmwrestlingJoe]

Neitzsche’s philosophy of optimism and vigor for life have really helped me create a compass for my own life

[@richardw3347]

what book is that in, if you don't mind? I'm very curious now since this video.

[@ArmwrestlingJoe]

@@richardw3347 it’s scattered throughout his writings I haven’t read all his work but thus spoke Zarathustra and beyond good and evil are good examples. it’s recommended to not start with the former

[@ArmwrestlingJoe]

@@richardw3347 I get most of my Neitzsche information from the “essentialsalts” KZbin channel which breakdowns a lot of his writings. Those ideas are scattered throughout his writings but he also evolved as he got older so he was always like this. He was considered a pessimist by many but refuted it strongly

[@reidchikezie1161]

Thus Spoke Zarathustra, the best book of philosphy ever written, his Mona Lisa@@richardw3347

[@tecategpt1959]

@@jamelcarpenter327People read nietzsche as some pessimist. He is a very optimistic philosopher however him banishing the hinterwelt was probably unrealistic

[@Laughing_In_Iowa]

My favorite quote of his : “And Those Who Were Seen Dancing Were Thought To Be Insane By Those Who Could Not Hear The Music.” 💃🕺

[@cosettesantos880]

That's an amazing way to explain perception 👏

[@savvmoreland3595]

It's pretty cool that the way he feels about Nietzsche is how I feel about his writings! 😊

[@MM-fd1zg]

I'm also a big fan of Robert Greene, I'm wondering which other authors fascinated you. I would be happy if you could recommend me some

[@kaimissouri]

People who hate systems will definitely love Nietzsche. I have read all of his books, they're a bit tough to get through honestly yet i still go back to reading him after i developed a somehow clear understanding of him, i have been in so much love with his vision, and everytime i read Nietzsche i get Goosebumps.

[@jfkmuldermedia]

Wow, you read all Nietzsche's work. That is impressive, Kai. What is the shortest summary you could give of his worldview?

[@ronaldlicaj6912]

He is probably the best author, genious, philosopher of all times . I have read all his books and it transforms the way you look at life !

[@tomhardyy1]

I'm from Nepal, especially from priests family and a buddhist. I love philosophy because it gives you a different way to look at world and different want to live. I have read Robert Greene's Mastery and it's really wonderful. I know my life task now. I would love to understand Nietzsche in Robert Greene new book. And i can't wait for the Sublime.

[@hazikry]

Discovered Nietzsche during my degree and had the privilege to study his work for a semester. He definitely changed my life.

[@ginalibrizzi5204]

Thank you for sharing this, Robert. I discovered Nietzsche when I was 16, and only capable of a mostly superficial understanding. Similarly, I kept coming back to his work over the years (now in my 50’s). I’m wired to experience a full range of emotions, and have had plenty of opportunities to do so. The other writer (not philosopher, per se) who has always fascinated me is Dostoyevsky. I remember first finding his work through a summer reading list in high school, and it resonated with me so deeply. Throughout my life, I’ve often had the feeling that I was missing something; perhaps this is my own reflection of “What if my whole life has been a lie?”.

[@Jim-is5yn]

My favorite philosopher is King Solomon. He really addressed everything in the human experience in his writings. He had an experience to share from first-hand experience as a ruler and as an ordinary man who lived a life of honour, dishonour, mistakes, doing the right thing but then doing the absolute wrong thing. He didn’t just sit around thinking about it all but he lived out and wrote about what he lived and saw and experienced. To have the record of his life and to have personal writings from such a ruler from so far back in history is a privilege.

[@mustakimredwan3632]

Man, it feels like you are saving me from so much future trouble. Very grateful for your work, truly appreciate it.

[@kinetikcanvas]

Robert, while you commend his writing style, I must commend yours. Your ability to convey complex ideas and thoughts with such clarity and elegance is truly exceptional. Each book you have written has not only entertained but also enlightened your readers, offering profound insights and captivating narratives. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to the world of literature. Your work continues to inspire and resonate with so many.

[@MM-fd1zg]

I'm also a big fan of Robert Greene, I'm wondering which other authors fascinated you. I would be happy if you could recommend me some

[@TheExistenceClass0]

@@kinetikcanvas Such Refined Words and Beautiful Sentences ! They Felt Like Colorful Flowers Chosen One By One By Care with Tender Hands Of A Mother selecting the ones With Enchantment and Intoxication , So Pleasant and Beautiful To Watch Like A Drop of Dew On the Red Rose After Rain So Fresh and sweet! 🌼💕😍

[@DouBBy-The-Great]

I'm glad that your books are kind of explore the same philosophy as him, truly life changing material, and I'm in love with every Robert Greene book

[@kestrel09]

This Neitzsche quote really resonates with me: “Star friendship.- We were friends and have become estranged. But this was right, and we do not want to conceal and obscure it from ourselves as if we had reason to feel ashamed. We are two ships each of which has its goal and course; our paths may cross and we may celebrate a feast together, as we did-and then the good ships rested so quietly in one harbor and one sunshine that it may have looked as if they had reached their goal and as if they had one goal. But then the almighty force of our tasks drove us apart again into different seas and sunny zones, and perhaps we shall never see one another again,-perhaps we shall meet again but fail to recognize each other: our exposure to different seas and suns has changed us! That we have to become estranged is the law above us: by the same token we should also become more venerable for each other! And thus the memory of our former friendship should become more sacred! There is probably a tremendous but invisible stellar orbit in which our very different ways and goals may be included as small parts of this path,-let us rise up to this thought! But our life is too short and our power of vision too small for us to be more than friends in the sense of this sublime possibility.- Let us then believe in our star friendship even if we should be compelled to be earth enemies.”

[@willfriedland]

Great video! Reading Nietzsche sometimes gives me the feeling of doing something "not allowed." It feels like stealing from the cookie jar of wisdom.

[@3looming314]

always, always

[@orlandojordan1469]

Robert Greene talks so calm that make me feel his feelings about Nietzsche

[@vigneshmoorthy6047]

He is always calm and envy his tone of voice. He can be dark & cold inside and still win people with his tone of voice.

[@taitcarrillo8926]

Nietzsche and Sisyphus are my two inspirations for endurance and acceptance.

[@somethingyousaid5059]

On the other hand, we can tolerate just only so much.

[@roopalishinde1514]

The Buddha - Siddharth Gautam Buddha is the ultimate philosopher for me❤..... Change is the only constant he said....n after all these eras this truth prevails.

[@MicaelCorreia]

Two legends, Amour Fati ❤

[@stylintylin77]

"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering." Says a lot more when you learn Nietzsche was ill most days that he was alive. But I also think he meant it in a way of just finding some joy in his life in all the loneliness and boredom

[@dregga7638]

You'll have to read the great pessimist and his biggest influence; Arthur Schopenhauer to fully understand this quote and where Nietzsche is comming from in general. Also i think he's playing with words here too. "To survive" in German means "überleben" which seems to be a reference to "übermensch" (superhuman or overhuman) meaning that to find some meaning in this harsh world full of suffering instead of rejecting it (like Schopenhauer or others did) is the way of the superhuman. That's what I love about Nietzsche, he's compressing so many layers of meaning in such a short sentence using many rethorical and stylistic techniques. It's as if he builds a room with tons of hidden eastereggs in it that point at something

[@CuriousCyclist]

Please don't stop making these videos. They are fantastic. I love how well your words flow.

[@marianadams782]

When I awoke this morning I was in a low state. As soon as I heard your voice my spirit lifted. Thank you 😊. The advantage of frequencies.

[@cjwright79]

a very nice thing to say Marian, and I'm sure even nicer to experience!

[@marianadams782]

@@cjwright79 A rarity a relief and a blessing to feel lifted by another. Thank you for your comment.

[@raginald7mars408]

... as a German Biologist - 1971 a good friend gave me a little Book to MUST Read! - had no idea what it was about “Also sprach Zarathustra!” The Sound of Nietzsche Highly instantly addictive I then bought the Gesammelte Werke Paperback... - 1979 the Miracle Professor Karl Schlechta was Professor at the University Darmstadt where I studied Biology and Chemsitry I found out his address and he invited me to his House the most amazing conversation of my entire Life he donated me the Hard Cover editions he had edited Gesammelte Werke by Karl Schlechta Schlechta was certain Nietzsche had infected himself several times with Syphilis that destroyed his life ... Haunts me still every day - those Chain reactions up to today...

[@christopherellis2663]

Speculation. He inherited his illness

[@raginald7mars408]

@@christopherellis2663 ... as a German Biologist - I wonder about that all the time. The strange death of his father - may have been based on Syphilis Syphilis connata Nietzsche was sick from a young boy on. His “philosophy” may be an attempt to deal with a corrupt physiology getting into Hyper Mode to compensate which makes Nietzsche then ... dispiccable... Kalr Schlechta never ever wanted to meet the real Nietzsche Wagner called Nietzsche "Dis Gusting" "Dirty".... The Dark concealed Nietzsche...

[@seephisd]

In some of my darkest times his words were the only one that truly put me at ease.

[@Richcoop1974]

One must suffer to truly understand who you are.

[@cordariusniter5735]

I use to ask myself. What make a person so special? What give them them it factor? I realize it the person who having fun in life that what them special . When people think of fun they think of something physically. They think of a person doing something unproductive . I’m talking about having fun mentally. Allowing yourself to make mistakes or look silly in front of others.

[@brianpark8758]

Many years ago after reading The Genealogy of Morals, I bought a copy of `Thus Spoke Zarathustra.` I tried to read it, but I couldn`t make head nor tail of it. So, I set it aside for a time & went on to read every book of Nietzsche's, except `The Will to Power.` Then, one late night I went back to `Thus Spoke Zarathustra` & it blew my mind! It was a very strange but profound sensation. Perhaps in some ways akin to a psychotic episode, but in a positive way, if there is such a thing. He understood the importance of language & had an astonishing grasp of it. That`s why I hadn`t then, nor even to this day read The Will to Power, because it was compiled from his notes by his sister ("that vile sow" as he described her in a letter to a friend), Elizabeth Forster. I do intend to read it one day.

[@miguelangelous]

"I looked behind me, I looked before me, never I have seen so many and such good things together. How should I not be grateful for my whole life? ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

[@letsplaywithlife3063]

I love Nietzsche and Robert Greene !

[@Chris-xy8lu]

One of my favorite authors talks one of my favorite philosophers. Priceless

[@wolfesound]

I've always loved Nietzsche since I was a kid, also before I fully grasped what I was reading.

[@mainstreet3023]

I wish you had spoken longer and more comprehensively because it was captivating to see someone, a grown man, carried away by their enthusiasm for an author.

[@iwatchyoutube4179]

Nietzche is a man I truly adore. Even with his weakness dragging him down he choose to seek glory and fulfilment in his battling against cynical nihilism and to affirm his life simply to exist in this world. There are many idea I disagree with him but even that I would always adore a man that trying his best to affirm life for his version of glory. I'm actually having fun reading Thus spoken from Zarathustra because it's the only work I actually understand right now (lol).

[@ziggityzee3230]

Your my Nietzsche Mr. Greene. Thank you for all that you have given us through your literature.

[@thedeifiedjulius2310]

The greatest philosopher ever, and it is not particularly close. Never have I been so riveted by a man’s thoughts. No one comes close to his vigor, his greatness of spirit, his inimitable style. He, along with the Julius Caesar, is deserving of apotheosis; though he admonishes us to go our own way, and think for ourselves, so it would be contradictory to worship him; thus we must refrain. 🙏🏼

[@freemind279]

Mine writer of all time too, "River that overflow everything ", great expression!

[@andyk84hl]

I also started reading Nietzsche very young, neither understanding nothing but in someway Nietzsche's lyrics engage me, because as you said that 'feeling in the body', that made me to keep reading it trougth the time that changes the meaning over time. I love Nietzsche's ideas too and also think he is the best and unque writer i have ever read. I completely share your love and thoughts about Nietzsche, he is awesome.

[@WiseGuy770]

Great video Greene I love your books Especially The Art of Seduction very Excellent and Impeccable masterpiece

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Thank you for reading! Glad you enjoyed them.

[@benzerb77]

The influence of Nietzsche shines through in your writing. I'm not surprised to see it confirmed that you've been touched by his attitude and perspective. Nietzsche is my favorite, too. I like to say that I owe him my life. Not that I would have taken my own life had I not read him, but rather that the person I would have allowed myself to remain would have been better off dead. They would have been too dishonest. Nietzsche has a way of inspiring courage, brightness, and forward-leaning enthusiasm. You share this forward lean into life, providing footholds and technical knowledge for those making the climb into its heights. You two make a fine pair of authors ^-^

[@ayanguitar]

I have a personal inclination towards Immanuel Kant's work due to my love for scientific and transcendental interpretations. However, I agree that Nietzsche experienced and captured the common human emotions better.

[@4SomethingMore444]

0:41 I discovered you, sir while i was stuck in a labyrinth at the age of 26. Thank you for showing me the way out! Much love ❤

[@redguy2489]

Robert. Im happy for your health progress.

[@CuttinInIdaho]

Greatest Stache of ALL TIME!!! Let's bring that back in 2024 guys!

[@aguillermo2498]

I suffered from very severe OCD for 15 years. Nietzsche's writings literally saved me.

[@rahatahmed6188]

How? I have ocd too.

[@SamuelJFord]

You can tell from your books that Nietzsche profoundly influenced you - your style of writing is brutally honest, emotive, and gets right at the heart of the matter in a few pages.

[@jerryjones7293]

Thank you for informing us of Nietzche's physical pains. I've been reading his works for several years and now I have more respect for him. Truly, he was a "burnt orphan".

[@TheRealValus]

My favorite Emerson essay is the one on Experience, where he mentions a doctor he knew who "located the creed in the biliary duct". I have so much fondness for Nietzsche, and for the volcanic flow of his reckless, wide-ranging, Promethean thought-life. There can be no doubt that we project our own, dynamic image onto the world; consciously or unconsciously attempting to reshape reality in accordance with our values (or eternally recurring whims). At the same time, a deeper self-suspicion - and a true instinct for realism, - must, I think, eventually concur with the great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi: “Truth is not what you want it to be; it is what it is. And you must bend to its power or live a lie.” Or, to cite a more recent exemplar: “You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.” (Ayn Rand) Mental collapse being a very probable consequence of insisting upon one's own way, as The Way: Nietzsche's hubris simply could not tolerate the externality of truth. Like the postmodern ingrates of our own time, he demanded the right to redefine reality; not merely in his own, fantastical musings, but *in reality*. Much of his philosophy, for all its brilliance, is just the attenuated ramblings of a toddler, refining his tantrum. The envy he so reviled in others was rampant in himself. He wanted desperately to be the master of his destiny, - and it was not an easy compromise, to settle for "lending style to his character" and trying to counterfeit, - from his half-Luciferian, half-Ahrimanic, humpbacked Hanswurst of a soul - some kind of Dionysian Antichrist. I think he wanted to be a saint, after all, but he couldn't shake the sense that he was, on some profound level, just another, inauthentic buffoon, while flattering himself a satyr.

[@AAL--gk2pu]

“Without Nietzsche, life would be a mistake.”

[@gamerowiczofficial]

~ Sun Tzu

[@samxsara]

Nietzsche was born October 15, just like me. I’ve always felt close to him even tho I don’t understand all he writes! It’s just on another level. I just feel like I would have understood him. ❤

[@arthurwieczorek4894]

Perspective as life experiences. Perspective as goals. Perspective as social context. Perspective as ....

[@martinwarner1178]

50 years I've read Nietzsche. Various translations, one, by Doctor Muller, I believe his name was, was the best. Does any one know of this fellows work? Nietzsche has always increased my bravery, with a tinge of recklessness. His description of inspiration is so good, I could go on. Peace and goodwill.

[@attri2292]

Mike Mentzer introduced me to Ayn Rand which led me to find meaning of life and Fight club introduced me to Neitzsche who told me purpose of life is nothing but to suffer pain and relieve pain of others and take it upon yourself, and when everyone does the same, only then collective progress can happen

[@gsomethingsomething2658]

Okay, reading Nietzsche is now on my (near term) bucket list. Thanks for the tip 👍

[@charlytaylor1748]

Similar to me, my friend. Read at 16, still pops into my head aged 64.

[@jakepokemonman1227]

Nietzche changed my life totally

[@hidekitojo2277]

Thank you sir for your eloquence in speaking of this great man

[@joelmaskell4936]

So glad you love him too! My favorite by far!

[@85Y85]

True, he had a very different, unique and open way of thinking; I could agree some more of what you're saying Mr. Greene.

[@james.sirois]

BEST CONVERSATION EVER: Robert Greene & Nietzsche discussing power. Maybe you could write a dialectic? My god I just got an idea- I've begun writing a short film about Nietzsche, maybe it can be an alternative world where he meets Robert to discuss today's era, as he predicted and as Robert interprets it. Glad I came across this 😄

[@cortneyellyn3233]

Just bought my first nietzsche book! It’ll be here tomorrow. I can’t wait to dive in

[@GangsterReviews]

Exactly why Zarathustra gets angry when people are following exactly in he's footsteps

[@bcc341]

“He who has a why can bear almost any how. “

[@aslinfirmin212]

Yes, I agree with everything you said, Nietzsche is my guy too !

[@cjwright79]

great to see Robert completely fangirling over a great figure for once 😄 I agree, Nietzsche is absolutely essential to understanding the darkness out of which we emerge, how profoundly the Apostle Paul messed with the entire western value system, in the aftermath of Jesus death, how he took all the lessons that Jesus was trying to convey and turned them on their head, making Christianity appeal less to the upright and virtuous and pious, but to slaves with payback in their heart. It's no wonder the Roman Empire fed Christians to the lions for a time, because it was a corrupt, insidious, deceitful edition, fuelled by the hidden desire for revenge. Then again, when you keep slaves, can you really expect them to not be a little messed up the head, grasping at phantom threads in order to feel better about their lot in life.

[@davidgbaigbor784]

To think that I discovered Robert Greene when I was 15 years old. Now in my 30s his writing fascinate me, I sometimes wish I could eat up all his publications 😂

[@OneBlurryLens]

Something new to add to reading list. Thanks!

[@Crispyroce]

I would never forget the visceral reaction I had when I first read Nietzsche's nigh-incomprehensible quote, "It is only that which has no history which can be defined." The quote was so profound that even an Australian High Court Justice cited it in his judgment recently - truly profound!

[@cuquito101]

What do you believe he was referring to. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around it

[@Crispyroce]

@@cuquito101 In its context, he was discussing the concept of punishment and and its multiple purposes over the centuries. He was using the fact that punishment's form and purpose has varied so greatly over the centuries, that now it has become impossible to pin down its meaning.

[@cuquito101]

@@Crispyroce aaa understood. Thank you for the reply . Really need to start reading his books . My favorite people all talk about him

[@melissasmind2846]

I read all your books. I love Nietzsche ❤️

[@melissasmind2846]

I am not sure who is my favorite. I felt like I haven't studied enough yet.

[@ericweis9771]

Yes, my favorite philosopher

[@aesop1451]

"Do not suppose for a moment that these statements are empty words: think carefully of the successes we arranged for Darwinism, Marxism, Nietzscheanism." - Protocol #2 of the Elders

[@sohom_nandy]

sir, your book amazes me. I got the chance to read it this month and I just finished.I feel like I have found ahold a handbook of assessing different personality traits in people... Thank you for your work.

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Which book did you read?

[@sohom_nandy]

Art of Seduction@@RobertGreeneOfficial

[@LaurentPrime]

​@@RobertGreeneOfficial The 48 law of power indeed

[@cembasakofficial]

This is so true and thats the exact reason behind there u understanding this, thats why you are able to be writing these awesome books sir. We love you

[@stewartbone4236]

I agree. N is remarkable, captures life. Systems are BS.

[@walterdoran1655]

Great observations as always. The Great Robert Greene always delivers, can't wait for new book

[@TheRealValus]

I feel similarly with respect to Hölderlin, who was Nietzsche's favorite poet, and has yet to receive one tenth of his due. I highly recommend Michael Hamburger's translations.

[@WILSONeVi]

I’m currently reading “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” and it makes me feel more than any book I’ve read so far. Thanks for this amazing video! Looking forward to more :)

[@michaelvan-vn9ku]

Same here...due to his reputation after ww2 I was hesitant to start reading N. After picking up Kaufmann's book I was captivated...

[@wajahatkhan9455]

Thanks, Robert to be fair, Nietzsche is the only person who taught how to have a free spirit and not bounded by the norms, Ubermench.

[@mainstreet3023]

That should come naturally without instruction.

[@pointblack808]

It's my favorite too and I discovered him about the same age. I relate to this from the start.

[@josephclark5414]

I am so happy you presented this! Absolutely wonderful!!

[@danielscanlon7856]

You are quickly becoming my new favorite teacher of deep understanding and self development. I can’t wait to begin reading your books. I’m wondering if there is an ideal order in which to take on the information and view expressed in your work. Thank you so much for doing what you do!

[@danielscanlon7856]

Obviously my question is off topic. Sorry for that. Just wanted to attempt contact by using your most recent post.

[@mimim3475]

I was thinking of reading his book,then your video popped up! Now i have to read it !

[@_..-.._..-.._]

Nietzsche lives! He changed his name to James Hyneman and works in myths & special effects.

[@ogwinshawty9866]

I can’t wait to read about him in sublime I’m gone stand up and salute soon I touch your new book 🎉

[@JaysnewFlight]

Robert your close to this mans wisdom

[@polosullivan2310]

Max Stirner - 'I am not nothing in the sense of emptiness, but I am the creative nothing, the nothing out of which I myself as creator create everything.'

[@katiakay]

We had to read Nietzsche as part of my Political Science degree - Epistemology of Social Science. Love his works!

[@Noah-uy4nb]

Nietzsche said he writes to be misunderstood. He accepted the duality of our opinions like no one else.

[@DhrubajyotiSengupta-oh5pg]

Great Content Sir 👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊..... Friedrich Nietzsche was really a genius 👍👍👍👍👍... Really 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikeaguero2875]

"the two most important days of your life are the day you're born and the day you find out why "

[@wishesandfishes]

I find Nietzsche's writing both inspiring and abhorrent. A brilliant, firey mind whom I must resist the impulse to idolize

[@viaceslavkiptilov1203]

Thank you Mr. Greene. Your wisdom and non-bullshit attitude brings a "light of reason" to this World. Alike to Carl Sagan's - A Demon Haunted World.

[@alwaysgreatusa223]

Love is an emotion stemming from desire, affection, and admiration --- slave-like really.