"To be incapable of taking one's enemies, one's accidents, even one's misdeeds seriously for very long-that is the sign of strong, full natures in whom there is an excess of the power to form...here alone genuine 'love of one's enemies' is possible-supposing it to be possible at all on earth. How much reverence has a noble man for his enemies!-and such reverence is a bridge to love" (39).

This passage and message reminds me a lot of Tao's teachings. Tao says, "The most fruitful outcome does not depend on force, but succeeds without arrogance, without hostility, without pride, without resistance, without violence" (30).

Nietzsche and Tao both place importance in not having enemies. Nietzsche believes being above petty arguments and wrongdoings makes a person stronger. Tao believes that having enemies yields nothing, yet nonviolence and love cures all. The message is clear: life has no room for enemies. Without enemies Nietzsche assures power, and Tao promises happiness.