Who said "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger."?

Nietzsche (1844–1900). Source: Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 8.

What is the original German?

Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

Is "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." on a shirt?

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

Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker.

What doesn't kill me makes me stronger.

Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 8

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What it means

Nietzsche titled it From life's school of war. Hardship that you survive leaves you tougher. Count your scars as training.

The source

"What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." Nietzsche said it in Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 8. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker."

Original German, Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 8. 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 "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." mean?: Nietzsche titled it From life's school of war. Hardship that you survive leaves you tougher. Count your scars as training.
Who said "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger."?: Nietzsche (1844–1900). Source: Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 8.
What is the original German?: Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
Is "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." 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

"What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." (Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 8, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/what-doesnt-kill-me-makes-me-stronger