Becoming Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“Reason is the cause of our falsification of the evidence of the senses. In so far as the senses show becoming, passing away, change, they do not lie.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886
Reason can distort sensory evidence; senses reveal change, which is truthful.
In simple terms: Reason may mislead; senses show truth.
Trust sensory experience over abstract reasoning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scientific observation
- artistic creation
- personal decision making
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can reason be reconciled with sensory truth?
- When does reason mislead?
Reason alone cannot capture reality fully.