Instinct. When the house burns one forgets even lunch. Yes, but one eats it later in the ashes.

The person lives most beautifully who does not reflect upon existence

If you wish to understand a philosopher, do not ask what he says, but find out what he wants

Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest.

One day soon you will meet a man, and he will rise like a phoenix from the ashes, and it is my greatest hope that he will not give you syphilis.

Life is an instinct for growth, for survival, for the accumulation of forces, for power.

Among twelve apostles there must always be one who is as hard as stone, so that the new church may be built upon him.