Friedrich Nietzsche (October 15, 1844 – August 25, 1900)

German philosopher and philologist. His major philosophical ideas include "God is dead", the will to power, Ubermensch, eternal recurrence, and love of fate.

His unique radical ideas have had the greatest influence on philosophies such as life philosophy, existentialism, and postmodernism, laying the foundation for modern continental philosophy. He is also one of the most influential philosophers in the entire field of humanities, alongside Marx, Freud, and Wittgenstein. In fact, the renowned sociologist Max Weber argued that to see how honest intellectuals of this era are, one should see how they evaluate the theoretical contributions of Marx and Nietzsche. In short, it was a statement that scholars who do not acknowledge the influence of Marx and Nietzsche are not true, and it was a statement that highly evaluated Nietzsche's intellectual influence at the time.

Although he is often misinterpreted due to his unique aggressive criticism, he is a philosopher with a wider range of thought than any other philosopher, and his writings are interpreted in a variety of ways, sometimes to the extreme depending on the viewer's perspective. One of the reasons for this is Nietzsche's unique writing style. Most of his works consist of compressed and intense aphorisms, leaving a stronger impression of literary than logical. However, his actual personality was said to be gentle, humorous, and sociable.

To complete your life, first respect yourself.
Enriching yourself is the best way to improve your abilities and enrich your life.
Living together is a wonderful thing. An even more wonderful thing is laughing together.
Live as happily as possible. To do that, enjoy the present. Laugh freely and enjoy this moment with all your being.
Refine your plans as you execute them. Don't think hard about it. Just refine your plans to fit the situation.
Since death is already determined, live cheerfully. Time is limited, so opportunities are always now.
You don't need to be sensitive and sharp all the time. You need dullness. This is the secret of thinking, and also a comfort to people.
You don't have to be loved by everyone. Don't force yourself, and it's best to live calmly as usual.
Have the courage to be responsible for your dreams. If you don't intend to be responsible for your dreams in the first place, your dreams will never come true.
Completing work requires the belief in aging by time and the unwavering perseverance plays a crucial role.
For a better life, and to avoid thinking of yourself as insignificant, never give up your ideals and dreams.
There is no vain law in climbing the mountain of truth. Today, you may reach a higher place, or tomorrow you may gain strength to climb higher.

Nietzsche praises the autonomy of the individual who strives to find and develop their own nature to live a better life. He also argues that it is our responsibility to respect ourselves and live harmoniously with others. We find solace in Nietzsche's words that the various experiences we encounter in our lives, whether positive or negative, enrich our lives. May the lessons that Nietzsche gives us be a small comfort to your hearts.