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

A sedentary life is the real sin against the Holy Spirit. Only those thoughts that come by walking have any value.

And I offer you this parable: Not a few who sought to cast out their devil entered into the swine themselves.

Just as soon as we notice that someone has to force himself to pay attention when dealing and talking with us, we have a valid demonstration that he does not love us or that he does not love us anymore.

Not by wrath does one kill, but by laughter.

What really makes one indignant about suffering isn't the thing itself but the senselessness of it.

You may have enemies whom you hate, but not enemies whom you despise. You must be proud of your enemy: then the success of your enemy shall be your success too.