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Trust Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

“Excelsior! You will never again pray, never again repose in limitless trust - you deny it to yourself to remain halted before an ultimate wisdom, ultimate good, ultimate power, and there unharness your thoughts” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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““Excelsior! You will never again pray, never again repose in limitless trust - you deny it to yourself to remain halted before an ultimate wisdom, ultimate good, ultimate power, and there unharness your thoughts””

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

Source Philosophical Essay: “Thus Spoke Zarathustra”, 1883

The call to push beyond prayer and passive trust, urging self‑driven pursuit of ultimate wisdom, good, and power, while warning against self‑imposed stagnation.

In simple terms: Reject passive trust; pursue ultimate wisdom actively.

Key Takeaway

Embrace active pursuit of higher purpose.

Themes

self‑actualization wisdom power faith

Mood

determined reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • overcoming personal doubts
  • seeking deeper meaning
  • challenging limiting beliefs

Key Concepts

existentialism will to power self‑overcoming

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “ you hold back from seeking ultimate truth?
  • How can you balance trust and active effort?
A Different Perspective

Self‑imposed limits can lead to burnout.

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