Art Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“"Ego," sayest thou, and art proud of that word. But the greater thing - in which thou art unwilling to believe - is thy body with its big sagacity; it saith not "ego," but doeth it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Friedrich Nietzsche, 1883
The ego is a superficial label, while the deeper self, embodied in the body, possesses true wisdom and power.
In simple terms: Body holds real wisdom beyond ego.
Key Takeaway
Trust your embodied instincts.
Themes
philosophy
ego
embodiment
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- self-reflection
- mind-body integration
Key Concepts
self-awareness
wisdom
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely more on ego or bodily intuition?
- How can you honor the body's wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Ego may dominate conscious thought, obscuring bodily insight.
