One does not want to be deceived, under the supposition that it is injurious, dangerous, or fatal to be deceived.

The courage of all one really knows comes but late in life.

No artist will tolerate the world for one second as it is.

Then is what you see through this window onto the world so lovely that you have no desire whatsoever to look out through any other window, and that you even make an attempt to prevent others from doing so?

Doing ill to those on whom we have to make our power felt; for pain is a far more sensitive means for that purpose than pleasure: pain always asks concerning the cause, while pleasure is inclined to keep within itself and not look backward.

Lift up your hearts, my brothers, high, higher! And don't forget about your legs either! Lift up your legs as well, you good dancers, and better yet--stand also on your heads!

I have been casting shadows all my life without caring about how deeply they stain my soul.