Humanity is something to be overcome.

What it means

Zarathustra's first teaching is that humans are not a finished product. Every being so far has created something beyond itself. Ask what you are growing past.

The source

"Humanity is something to be overcome." Nietzsche said it in Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Prologue 3. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Der Mensch ist Etwas, das überwunden werden soll."

Original German, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Prologue 3. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Nietzsche (1844–1900). German philosopher who wrote Thus Spoke Zarathustra and philosophized with a hammer. He asked people to say yes to life, hardship and all.

Questions

What does "Humanity is something to be overcome." mean?

Zarathustra's first teaching is that humans are not a finished product. Every being so far has created something beyond itself. Ask what you are growing past.

Who said "Humanity is something to be overcome."?

Nietzsche (1844–1900). Source: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Prologue 3.

What is the original German?

Der Mensch ist Etwas, das überwunden werden soll. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

Is "Humanity is something to be overcome." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

"Humanity is something to be overcome." (Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Prologue 3, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/humanity-is-something-to-be-overcome