I would not know what the spirit of a philosopher might wish more to be than a good dancer.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nietzsche suggests that a philosopher's highest aspiration is to become a good dancer, implying that philosophy should be fluid and expressive.
- In plain terms
- He likens a philosopher’s ideal to being a good dancer.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace flexibility and rhythm in thinking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can movement inform thought?
- What does dancing symbolize for intellect?
Another view
The metaphor may be too vague to give concrete guidance.
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