Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend.

Here is a hero who did nothing but shake the tree as soon as the fruit was ripe. Does this seem to be too small a thing to you? Then take a good look at the tree he shook.

The Antichrist, Section 7

Someone who does not write books, who thinks a lot, and who lives in unsatisfying society will usually be a good letter- writer.

Fanatics are picturesque, mankind would rather see gestures than listen to reasons.

We cannot even reproduce our thoughts entirely in words.

You look up when you wish to be exalted. And I look down because I am exalted.