Only thoughts that come from walking have value.

What it means

Nietzsche was answering Flaubert's claim that you can only think sitting down. He wrote much of his work on long hikes. When stuck, go for a walk.

The source

"Only thoughts that come from walking have value." Nietzsche said it in Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 34. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Nur die ergangenen Gedanken haben Werth."

Original German, Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 34. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Nietzsche (1844–1900). German philosopher who wrote Thus Spoke Zarathustra and philosophized with a hammer. He asked people to say yes to life, hardship and all.

Questions

What does "Only thoughts that come from walking have value." mean?

Nietzsche was answering Flaubert's claim that you can only think sitting down. He wrote much of his work on long hikes. When stuck, go for a walk.

Who said "Only thoughts that come from walking have value."?

Nietzsche (1844–1900). Source: Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 34.

What is the original German?

Nur die ergangenen Gedanken haben Werth. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

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