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Full Idea
It is a sign of degeneration when eudaemonistic valuations begin to prevail (physiological fatigue, feebleness of the will).
Clarification
'Eudaimonistic' means aiming at happiness or flourishing
Gist of Idea
It is a sign of degeneration when eudaimonistic values begin to prevail
Source
Friedrich Nietzsche (The Will to Power (notebooks) [1888], §222)
Book Ref
Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'The Will to Power', ed/tr. Kaufmann,W /Hollingdate,R [Vintage 1968], p.129
A Reaction
Aristotle's analysis of eudaimonia says that it is only achievable through action, and he considers consequences to be an essential part of an action. Surely hedonism is more degenerate than aiming at all-round success in life?