Climbing Quote by Peter Wessel Zapffe
““Jo riktig, jeg forlot min venn i to fingre på luselisten. Men han hang ikke sånn i sin simple almindelighet, nei det må man endelig ikke tro. For man tar feil hvis man tror det. Sørgelig feil tar man. For han hang mellem det fysiske og det astrale, mellem meditation og metamorforse, mellem første og anden aggregattilstand i fysisk henseende, og mellem fjerde og femte dimension i transcendentalplanet. Så det var bra han ikke kjendte nerver av navn.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Last Messiah by Peter Wessel Zapffe, 1933
The quote sat on absurd existence, the gap between physical reality and higher consciousness, and the futility of clinging to ordinary expectations.
In simple terms: Life is absurd, caught between physical and spiritual realms.
Key Takeaway
Accept the absurd, seek authentic meaning.
Themes
existentialism
absurdism
consciousness
transcendence
Mood
introspective
somber
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- philosophical reflection
- personal crisis
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
nihilism
phenomenology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront absurdity without despair?
- What gives your life meaning beyond ordinary expectations?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overemphasize despair, neglecting constructive coping.
