Who said "To the ships, philosophers."?

Nietzsche (1844–1900). Source: The Gay Science 289.

What is the original German?

Auf die Schiffe, ihr Philosophen. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

Is "To the ships, philosophers." on a shirt?

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

Auf die Schiffe, ihr Philosophen

To the ships, philosophers.

Nietzsche, The Gay Science 289

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What it means

There is still another world to discover, Nietzsche says, and more than one. Thinkers should be explorers. Set sail.

The source

"To the ships, philosophers." Nietzsche said it in The Gay Science 289. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Auf die Schiffe, ihr Philosophen"

Original German, The Gay Science 289. 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 "To the ships, philosophers." mean?: There is still another world to discover, Nietzsche says, and more than one. Thinkers should be explorers. Set sail.
Who said "To the ships, philosophers."?: Nietzsche (1844–1900). Source: The Gay Science 289.
What is the original German?: Auf die Schiffe, ihr Philosophen. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
Is "To the ships, philosophers." 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

"To the ships, philosophers." (Nietzsche, The Gay Science 289, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/to-the-ships-philosophers