My formula for greatness in a human being is amor fati: that one wants nothing to be different, not forward, not backward, not in all eternity. Not merely bear what is necessary, still less conceal it—all idealism is mendaciousness in the face of what is necessary—but love it

The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.

Is it better to out-monster the monster or to be quietly devoured?

The more abstract the truth you wish to teach, the more must you allure the senses to it.

The purpose of criminal law is to punish the enemies of those in power.

A man who possesses genius is insufferable unless he also possesses at least two other things: gratitude and cleanliness.

Your soul will be dead even before your body: fear nothing further.