Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche, The Drunken

O man! Take heed!What saith deep midnight's voice indeed?I slept my sleep--,From deepest dream I've woke, and plead: The world is deep, And deeper than the day could read.Deep is its woe--,Joy--deeper still than grief can be:Woe saith: Hence! Go!But joys all want eternity,Want deep, profound eternity!

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Summary

This quote, drawn from Friedrich Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra, urges individuals to pay attention to the profound wisdom embedded in the depths of their being. When one awakens from the superficial realities of the day, they comprehend the profound complexity of the world. The world's sorrows run deep, but joy is even deeper, surpassing the limitations of fleeting moments. To fully embrace this joy, however, one must seek an eternal and profound connection. The quote implores individuals to recognize the profound depth of existence and pursue a lasting and meaningful joy.

By Friedrich Nietzsche, The Drunken

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