Man is something that hath to be surpassed: and therefore shalt thou love thy virtues,—for thou wilt succumb by them.—
The chapter closes by linking the love of one's virtues to man's being surpassed, since the virtues will bring about his downfall.
- The Superman (Übermensch)The Superman teaching is recalled: man must be surpassed.
- Self-overcomingOne's own virtues are loved because one perishes by them and is thereby surpassed.