What is the nature of evolution according to Nietzsche?
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"Evolution is not a mass march but the rare flowering of higher individuals, whose essence survives like fragrance, uplifting humanity even amidst persecution by the little man."
According to Osho, echoing Nietzsche, evolution is the rare flowering of higher individuals—Socrates, Buddha—rather than a mass march. This ascent is delicate and easily crushed by the weaker majority, turning progress into involution. Yet the essence of such peaks survives like fragrance, subtly uplifting humanity despite persecution by the 'little man.'
Evolution happens when rare, wise people bloom, but crowds often try to stop them; still, their goodness lingers and helps us.
Why this matters practically
- Encourages protecting and nurturing exceptional insight rather than following herd resentment.
- Reminds us to support, not sabotage, genuine teachers and innovators.
- Helps us recognize subtle, lasting influence beyond immediate popularity.
- Reminds us to support, not sabotage, genuine teachers and innovators.
- Helps us recognize subtle, lasting influence beyond immediate popularity.
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