Key Arguments

• He explicitly names himself 'A prelude' and 'An example,' indicating his function is preparatory and paradigmatic rather than final.
• The imperative 'according to my example!' frames imitation as a method for cultivating the next, superior agents ('better players').

Source Quotes

Do you know the delight that rolls rocks into steep depths?– These humans of today: just look at them rolling into my depths! A prelude am I to better players, O my brothers! An example! according to my example! And whomever you do not teach to fly, teach him for me–

A prelude am I to better players, O my brothers! An example! according to my example! And whomever you do not teach to fly, teach him for me–

Key Concepts

• A prelude am I to better players, O my brothers! An example!
• according to my example!

Context

After describing his destructive delight, he reframes his role as anticipatory and exemplary, directing disciples toward future, superior creators.

Perspectives

Nietzsche

Aligns with the idea of Zarathustra as the educator of the overman: he is a transitional figure whose value lies in modeling rank and method.

Zarathustra

He calls his brothers to emulate his stance and tempo, treating his life as a template for the coming, more capable creators.