Man demands truth and fulfills this demand in moral intercourse with other men; this is the basis of all social life. One anticipates the unpleasant consequences of reciprocal lying. From this there arises the duty of truth. We permit epic poets to lie because we expect no detrimental consequences in this case. Thus the lie is permitted where it is considered something pleasant. Assuming that it does no harm, the lie is beautiful and charming.
Friedrich NietzscheWhat is the vanity of the vainest man compared with the vanity which the most modest possesses when, in the midst of nature and the world, he feels himself to be man!
Friedrich NietzscheMystical explanations are thought to be deep; the truth is that they are not even shallow.
Friedrich NietzscheIs it not better to fall into the hands of a murderer, than into the dreams of a lustful woman?
Friedrich NietzschePity is the most agreeable feeling among those who have little pride and no prospects of great conquests.
Friedrich Nietzsche