Single Idea 24152

[catalogued under 16. Persons / F. Free Will / 6. Determinism / b. Fate]

Full Idea

Fate is an inspiring thought for those who understand that they are part of it.

Gist of Idea

Fate is inspiring, if you understand you are part of it

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Unpublished Notebooks 1884-85 [1884], 26[442])

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Fragments from 1884-85 (v 15)', ed/tr. Loeb,P.S./Tinsley,D.F. [Stanford 2022], p.248


A Reaction

Sounds a bit like the Niagara Falls being inspiring if you are being swept over it. I find the possibility of fatalism neutral, rather than inspiring.

Related Idea

Idea 24182 We must be obedient, and love necessity [Weil]