In “When Nietzsche Wept,” Breuer asks Nietzsche, “What is the greatest evil given to humanity?” Nietzsche replies, “Hope, because it prolongs torment.” This taught me that hope tied to others brings suffering, but self-belief fosters strength and freedom. True hope must come from within.

When Nietzsche Wept

by Irvin D. Yalom

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