Re: Question

Paul S. Rhodes (sadecamus@ezl.com)
Wed, 06 Aug 1997 11:34:56 +0000

Timothy M. Fox wrote:
>
> Nietzsche apparently said something to the effect "that which does not
> kill me only makes me stronger." What is the source of this quote? What
> is the exact German wording? What is the exact english translation?
> Thanks, Tim Fox

Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich staerker. The translation you give
in your note is quite precise. The sentence comes from "Twilight of the
Idols", although I may be wrong about this, and if I am, someone will be
sure to correct me over and over again.

Tootles,

Paul S. Rhodes

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