Without music, life would be a mistake.
Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 33
Ohne Musik wäre das Leben ein Irrthum.
Without music, life would be a mistake.
Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 33
What it means
Nietzsche opens the maxim by saying how little happiness needs: the sound of a bagpipe. Music is proof that life can be beautiful. Keep it close.
The source
"Without music, life would be a mistake." Nietzsche said it in Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 33. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
"Ohne Musik wäre das Leben ein Irrthum."Original German, Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 33. 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 "Without music, life would be a mistake." mean?
- Nietzsche opens the maxim by saying how little happiness needs: the sound of a bagpipe. Music is proof that life can be beautiful. Keep it close.
- Who said "Without music, life would be a mistake."?
- Nietzsche (1844–1900). Source: Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 33.
- What is the original German?
- Ohne Musik wäre das Leben ein Irrthum. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
- Is "Without music, life would be a mistake." on a shirt?
- Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.
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"Without music, life would be a mistake." (Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 33, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/without-music-life-would-be-a-mistake
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- A yes, a no, a straight line, a goal.Twilight of the Idols, Maxims 44
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