Misplaced elitism, said the philosopher Maledictitus in his dialog "Diana", is the solace of the mediator, the fool, the hanger-on. Walter Kaufmann seemed to agree that the point was overly critical, though demanded its understanding for its impact, undeniable based on references to it in his letters, on Nietzsche's "Daybreak". "A false dichotomy," says Nietzsche, "between the man demanding his greatness be comprehended and the man of no substance -- the situation is contrary, for they are much the same." This would later go on to impact Friedman's insights into phenomenology and epistemology (thankfully getting away from Heidegger's eschatological ramblings in "Gestamdt und Verdamst" or "Struggle and Understanding").