Blessedness Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“Modern science has as its object as little pain as possible, as long a life as possible - hence a sort of eternal blessedness, but of a very limited kind in comparison with the promises of religion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883
Science seeks to minimize suffering and extend life, offering limited bliss compared to religious promises of eternal fulfillment.
In simple terms: Science offers limited comfort versus religious hope.
Key Takeaway
Balance scientific progress with deeper meaning.
Themes
science
philosophy
existence
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- medical ethics
- longevity research
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
nihilism
eternalism
human desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper needs does science leave unaddressed?
- Can religion and science coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective
Science alone cannot satisfy existential yearning.
![“The purpose of the whole [the Comedy] and of this portion [the Paradiso] is to remove those who are living in this life from the state of wretchedness, and to lead them to the state of blessedness.” quote by Dante Alighieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e05/dante-alighieri-590_blessedness_the-purpose-of-the-whole-the-comedy-and_145640.jpg)
