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“Either one does not dream, or one does so interestingly. One should learn to spend one's waking life in the same way: not at all, or interestingly.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“Either one does not dream, or one does so interestingly. One should learn to spend one's waking life in the same way: not at all, or interestingly.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

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Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883

Dreaming should be either absent or profoundly engaging; avoid mundane dreaming.

In simple terms: Dreams should be meaningful or none.

Key Takeaway

Seek meaningful experiences.

Themes

philosophy dreams meaning

Mood

provocative thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • personal reflection
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

Existentialism consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you make life interesting?
  • What limits your dreaming?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone can achieve profound dreams.

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