Calm seas Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
““My dear friend, what is this our life? A boat that swims in the sea, and all one knows for certain about it is that one day it will capsize. Here we are, two good old boats that have been faithful neighbors, and above all your hand has done its best to keep me from "capsizing"! Let us then continue our voyage—each for the other's sake, for a long time yet, a long time! We should miss each other so much! Tolerably calm seas and good winds and above all sun—what I wish for myself, I wish for you, too, and am sorry that my gratitude can find expression only in such a wish and has no influence at all on wind or weather!””
About This Quote
Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883
Life is likened to a fragile boat that may capsize, emphasizing the need for mutual support and gratitude amidst uncertainty.
In simple terms: Life is fragile; we need each other's help.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and support loved ones.
Themes
friendship
gratitude
fragility
mutual support
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- marriage
- long‑term friendships
- caregiving
- shared journeys
Key Concepts
existentialism
human connection
dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you show gratitude to those who steady you?
- What does “capsizing” symbolize in your life?
A Different Perspective
Even with support, fate and external forces can still cause loss.
