# Aphorism 147 explained — Beyond Good and Evil

> Chapter companion for Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche.

## What happens

A single, untranslated Italian aphorism is presented, attributed to the medieval writer Sacchetti, suggesting a cynical view of women requiring physical discipline.

## Themes in this chapter

### Nobility and Order of Rank

Implied through the presentation of a harsh, archaic maxim about social (specifically gender) hierarchy and control, reflecting a pre-modern, masterful perspective on human relations.

## Character check-ins

### The Narrator

Presents the aphorism without direct commentary, acting as a curator of a provocative historical sentiment.

## Key lines

> Buona femmina e mala femmina vuol bastone.

The good woman and the bad woman both need the stick.

_A blunt, misogynistic proverb suggesting all women require physical correction or domination, presented as a historical artifact._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beyond_good_and_evil_se/chapters/147
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