And ye also, to whom life is rough labour and disquiet…
““And ye also, to whom life is rough labour and disquiet, are ye not very tired of life? Are ye not very ripe for the sermon of death?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Nietzsche asks whether those exhausted by life's hardships are ready for the ultimate release of death.
In simple terms: Are you weary of life and ready for death?
Key Takeaway
Consider your tolerance for suffering.
Themes
existentialism
fatigue
death
spirituality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- war trauma
- chronic illness
- existential dread
Key Concepts
nihilism
affirmation
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you view suffering as a path to growth?
- What does “sermon of death” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Life’s hardships may be inevitable, not a sign to seek death.