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Dreamless Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

“The empty, the one, the unmoved, the full, satiation, wanting nothing--that would be my evil: in short, dreamless sleep.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“The empty, the one, the unmoved, the full, satiation, wanting nothing--that would be my evil: in short, dreamless sleep.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883

The ultimate evil is a state of empty, dreamless sleep—complete satiation and desirelessness.

In simple terms: Dreamless sleep is evil.

Key Takeaway

Seek purposeful desire.

Themes

existential desire nihilism

Mood

intense reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your purpose?
  • How to avoid empty complacency?
A Different Perspective

Desire can become harmful.

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