Children Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
““Man is for woman a means: the purpose is always the child. But what is woman for man? Two different things wanteth the true man: danger and diversion. Therefore wanteth he woman, as the most dangerous plaything. Man shall be trained for war, and woman for the recreation of the warrior: all else is folly.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883
Women are portrayed as tools for men's purposes, reflecting patriarchal danger.
In simple terms: Women are seen as means for men.
Key Takeaway
Question gender stereotypes.
Themes
gender
power
philosophy
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- gender studies
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
patriarchy
objectification
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect gender relations?
- Can we reinterpret Nietzsche’s intent?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralizes and misrepresents women.
