To live as I incline, or not to live at all: so do I wish…
“To live as I incline, or not to live at all: so do I wish; so wisheth also the holiest. But alas! how have I still - inclination? Have I-still a goal? A haven towards which MY sail is set?A good wind? Ah, he only who knoweth WHITHER he saileth, knoweth what wind is good, and a fair wind for him.What still remaineth to me? A heart weary and flippant; and unstable will; fluttering wings; a broken backbone.This seeking for MY home: O Zarathustra, dost thou know that this seeking hath been MY home-sickening; it eateth me up.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker wrestles with existential doubt, questioning purpose, direction, and the inner struggle to find a meaningful path.
In simple terms: Questioning purpose and direction in life.
Key Takeaway
Seek clarity and align actions with true purpose.
Themes
existentialism
purpose
inner conflict
search for meaning
Mood
reflective
melancholic
determined
Type
philosophical
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- career crossroads
- spiritual crisis
- creative block
- relationship decisions
- personal growth
Key Concepts
will to power
nihilism
self-overcoming
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines your true north?
- How can you transform doubt into purposeful action?
A Different Perspective
The search for meaning can be paralyzing and may lead to indecision.