On the Geneology of Morals

I started my book today. The way I know I'll be swept, outside of prior knowledge, is in the introduction/preface. Friedrich Nietzsche continues to suck me in to his philosophy.

1. He thinks independently which what I consider myself to do (which generally results in trouble b/c you're not going with the norm).
2. If you weren't an independent thinker, he'd inspire you to become one...not to just go with it

"This book is to the specific sphere of moral values what Nietzsche's philosophy is in general: a systematic overthrowing of idols, a reevalution of all values," or as Nietzsche himself preferred to call it "philosophization with the hammer." One seeks to trace the origin of "good" and "evil" into the physiological distinction between "strong" and "weak" and when one talks of the crucial roles of cruelty in the birth of conscience, or of the meaning of ascetic ideals."

"What is to be learned, the author of the introduction stated, by today's reader is first of all his independence of mind, the luxury of not taking anything for granted, and the courage of being oneself. In a world increasingly dominated by laziness of mind, and academic snobbisms of all kinds. On the Geneology of Morals can teach us the rare art of thinking independently, the wisdom of saying "no" when everybody says "yes" and vice versa."

There is nothing to add to this..just take it in and enjoy.