One of Nietzsche’s most direct quotes about anti-Semitism comes from his book “The Antichrist,” where he states:
“Anti-Semitism… is no more than a crude form of populism. And the anti-Semitic folly is capable of scarcely anything more serious than to divert the attention of the ‘lower orders’ from their true enemies.”
In this quote, Nietzsche criticizes anti-Semitism as a simplistic and misleading ideology used to manipulate the masses, diverting them from more significant issues. This sentiment is consistent with his broader philosophical disdain for mass movements and herd mentality, which he believed undermined individual excellence and critical thought.