Adultery Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“One must have all the virtues to sleep well. Shall I bear false witness? Shall I commit adultery? Shall I covet my neighbor's maid? All that would go ill with good sleep.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883
Virtues like honesty, fidelity, and contentment are essential for restful sleep; moral lapses disturb peace.
In simple terms: Virtues enable good sleep.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate honesty, fidelity, contentment.
Themes
ethics
sleep
virtue
Mood
philosophical
reflective
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- night routines
- self‑audit
Key Concepts
moral behavior
psychology
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- Which virtue feels hardest to uphold?
- How does guilt affect your sleep?
A Different Perspective
Sleep also depends on physical health.
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