Empty space Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
““Can you furnish yourself with your own good and evil and hang up your own will above yourself as a law? Can you be judge of yourself and avenger of your law? It is terrible to be alone with the judge and avenger of one's law. It is to be like a star thrown forth into empty space and into the icy breath of solitude.””
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883
The passage portrays the isolation and burden of self‑judgment and self‑imposed law, likening it to a solitary star in empty space.
In simple terms: Self‑law brings lonely responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Beware of becoming your own harsh judge.
Themes
existentialism
individualism
solitude
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- ethical dilemmas
- creative work
Key Concepts
self‑governance
morality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you balance self‑authority with community guidance?
- What safeguards prevent self‑judgment from becoming tyranny?
A Different Perspective
Self‑imposed law can become oppressive.
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