Write with blood, and you'll learn that blood is spirit.
Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra 1, On Reading and Writing
Schreibe mit Blut: und du wirst erfahren, dass Blut Geist ist.
Write with blood, and you'll learn that blood is spirit.
Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra 1, On Reading and Writing
What it means
Zarathustra loves only writing that cost its author something. Work that comes from real experience carries life in it. Put yourself into what you make.
The source
"Write with blood, and you'll learn that blood is spirit." Nietzsche said it in Thus Spoke Zarathustra 1, On Reading and Writing. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
"Schreibe mit Blut: und du wirst erfahren, dass Blut Geist ist."Original German, Thus Spoke Zarathustra 1, On Reading and Writing. 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 "Write with blood, and you'll learn that blood is spirit." mean?
- Zarathustra loves only writing that cost its author something. Work that comes from real experience carries life in it. Put yourself into what you make.
- Who said "Write with blood, and you'll learn that blood is spirit."?
- Nietzsche (1844–1900). Source: Thus Spoke Zarathustra 1, On Reading and Writing.
- What is the original German?
- Schreibe mit Blut: und du wirst erfahren, dass Blut Geist ist. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
- Is "Write with blood, and you'll learn that blood is spirit." 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
"Write with blood, and you'll learn that blood is spirit." (Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra 1, On Reading and Writing, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/write-with-blood-and-youll-learn-that-blood
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