Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Weariness that wants to reach the ultimate with one leap, with one fatal leap, a poor ignorant weariness that does not want to want any more: this created all gods and afterworlds.

Weariness that wants to reach the ultimate with one leap, wi

Summary

This quote by Friedrich Nietzsche suggests that the concept of gods and afterworlds originated from a weary state of being. It implies that when individuals are tired and uninspired, they seek an ultimate destination or purpose in life through a single decisive action or belief. This weariness is described as ignorant because it lacks the desire to want anything further beyond this singular objective. Nietzsche contends that this weariness is the root cause for the creation of various religious and spiritual beliefs, serving as an attempt to find solace and meaning in an existence plagued by weariness.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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