Friedrich NietzscheAnd those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.
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Shakespeare said, “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” In other words, those who are physically present at a party or other event but cannot enjoy it for themselves must assume that those who are dancing are crazy. The idea is that those who are present at a party but not participating in it have no idea what those who are participating in it are feeling. They have no idea how much fun the attendees of the party really have. In this quote, Shakespeare is making a point about people being able to recognize things that they do not experience themselves.
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More Quotes By Friedrich Nietzsche
- It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.
- There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.
- The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.
- One ought to hold on to one's heart; for if one lets it go, one soon loses control of the head too.
- Amor Fati — “Love Your Fate”, which is in fact your life.