What does this mean?

Kakero · 05-04-2003, 01:13 AM

Der Wille zur Macht

I've no idea what language this is, does anybody know?

Stormymystic · 05-04-2003, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by Kakero:
Der Wille zur Macht

I've no idea what language this is, does anybody know?

umm it might be german

Arledrian · 05-04-2003, 01:19 AM

It's german and it means 'the will to power' - kind of weird-sounding, but there ya go.

Kakero · 05-04-2003, 01:22 AM

ahh many thanks. this can be a nice slogan.

GokuZool · 05-04-2003, 03:15 AM

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Originally posted by Kakero:
Der Wille zur Macht

I've no idea what language this is, does anybody know?

I believe that phrase is from the game Xenosaga: Der Wille zur Macht

As Arledrian said, it means "The Will to Power"

I have no idea why the the Japanese creators of the game wanted a German name

Stormymystic · 05-04-2003, 03:39 AM

hey at least i knew it was german,lol

Kakero · 05-04-2003, 07:37 AM

yes gokuzool, even japanese also don't know what it meant. LOL.

slicer15 · 05-04-2003, 07:49 AM

Yes it is German...and yes, it is the Will for Power...and the Japanese like the German language for some reason...in the Anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion, most of the company names are German. There is Nerv, German for nerve, Gehirn, German for brain, and Seele, German for soul.

Wilbur · 05-04-2003, 02:47 PM

Well, i've always heard the phrase "The will to Power" associated with the German Philosopher Nietsczche (or however you spell it) so I would assume that is why it is in German.

Timber Loftis · 05-04-2003, 04:37 PM

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Originally posted by Wilbur:
Well, i've always heard the phrase "The will to Power" associated with the German Philosopher Nietsczche (or however you spell it) so I would assume that is why it is in German.

Yes, Nietsczhe thought it was a cool slogan - which is why, IIRC (not knowing Germand), "will to power" is one of the 260+ words he added to the language in his writings. Put simply, it is the wherewithall of society or a person to take an idea and make it so. It is the discipline one uses to become actualized. It's also one of those Nietsczhe philosophies that slotted so very well into the Nazi movement.

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Arledrian Egyptian Goddess of the Dead Join Date: July 12, 2001 Location: South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 3,771	It's german and it means 'the will to power' - kind of weird-sounding, but there ya go. __________________ Marvellous banter; I am bereft of ribs.

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05-04-2003, 01:13 AM	#1
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Der Wille zur Macht I've no idea what language this is, does anybody know?

05-04-2003, 01:22 AM	#4
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	ahh many thanks. this can be a nice slogan.

05-04-2003, 07:37 AM	#7
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	yes gokuzool, even japanese also don't know what it meant. LOL.

05-04-2003, 07:49 AM	#8
slicer15 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: Banstead, Southeast England Age: 37 Posts: 1,162	Yes it is German...and yes, it is the Will for Power...and the Japanese like the German language for some reason...in the Anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion, most of the company names are German. There is Nerv, German for nerve, Gehirn, German for brain, and Seele, German for soul.

05-04-2003, 02:47 PM	#9
Wilbur Zhentarim Guard Join Date: May 25, 2002 Location: Centerville, Ohio Age: 35 Posts: 374	Well, i've always heard the phrase "The will to Power" associated with the German Philosopher Nietsczche (or however you spell it) so I would assume that is why it is in German.

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