Who said "Send your ships into uncharted seas."?

Nietzsche (1844–1900). Source: The Gay Science 283.

What is the original German?

Schickt eure Schiffe in unerforschte Meere. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

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Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Schickt eure Schiffe in unerforschte Meere

Send your ships into uncharted seas.

Nietzsche, The Gay Science 283

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What it means

Nietzsche says the secret of the most fruitful life is to live dangerously. Build cities on Vesuvius, he goes on, and sail unknown waters. Take the bold route.

The source

"Send your ships into uncharted seas." Nietzsche said it in The Gay Science 283. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Schickt eure Schiffe in unerforschte Meere"

Original German, The Gay Science 283. Text read at archive.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 "Send your ships into uncharted seas." mean?: Nietzsche says the secret of the most fruitful life is to live dangerously. Build cities on Vesuvius, he goes on, and sail unknown waters. Take the bold route.
Who said "Send your ships into uncharted seas."?: Nietzsche (1844–1900). Source: The Gay Science 283.
What is the original German?: Schickt eure Schiffe in unerforschte Meere. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Send your ships into uncharted seas." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"Send your ships into uncharted seas." (Nietzsche, The Gay Science 283, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/send-your-ships-into-uncharted-seas