Who did Nietzsche admire the most?

Nietzsche's Influences

Nietzsche held a deep admiration for Montaigne and the French moralists of the 17th century, including figures like La Rochefoucauld, La Bruyère, and Vauvenargues. These writings were presented to him by his sister in 1869. Additionally, he respected Pascal and Voltaire, but above all, he revered Stendhal.