The spiritualization of sensuality is called love: it is a great triumph over Christianity.

Three metamorphoses of the spirit I relate to you: how the spirit becomes a camel; and the camel, a lion; and the lion, finally, a child.

Moderation sees itself as beautiful; it is unaware that in the eye of the immoderate it appears black and sober and consequently ugly-looking.

Who has not for the sake of his reputation sacrificed himself?

I want to speak to the despisers of the body. I would not have them learn and teach differently, but merely say farewell to their own bodies-- and thus become silent.

What is great in man is that he is a bridge and not a goal: what there is to love in man is that he is a going-over and a going-under.

There is in general good reason to suppose that in several respects the gods could all benefit from instruction by us human beings. We humans are - more humane.