He who possesses greatness is cruel towards his secondary virtues and considerations.

All I need is a sheet of paper and something to write with, and then I can turn the world upside down.

Egoism is the law of perspective applied to feelings: what is closest appears large and weighty, and as one moves farther away size and weight decrease.

Christianity in particular should be dubbed a great treasure-chamber of ingenious consolations, such a store of refreshing, soothing, deadening drugs has it accumulated within itself.

But by my love and hope I beseech you: do not throw away the hero in your soul! Hold holy your highest hope!

Good prose is written only face to face with poetry.

Whoever deliberately attempts to insure confidentiality with another person is usually in doubt as to whether he inspires that person's confidence in him. One who is sure that he inspires confidence attaches little importance to confidentiality.