(Originally written July 20, 2007 in Book 25)
The Gay Science (continued)
381: On the question of being understandable
Some authors wish to be understood; others do not. The nobler author selects his audience and writes so his choice can understand and others cannot.
Nietzsche claims that he tackles deep problems like taking a cold bath: quickly in and quickly out. Those who say that one does not get deep enough that way are superstitious and speak without experience.
It is scary to learn we know too little but this is better than knowing too much.
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