Thou canst not adorn thyself fine enough for thy friend; for thou shalt be unto him an arrow and a longing for the Superman.
Showing oneself naked to a friend shocks him. The sleeping friend's face is one's own in a coarse mirror, which prompts the reminder that man must be surpassed.
- Friendship, neighbour-love and love of the farthestFriend and friend should not expose themselves unguardedly; each should be an arrow of longing for the higher.
- The Superman (Übermensch)The friend is to be an arrow and a longing for the Superman, and man is something to be surpassed.