Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Egoism is the law of perspective applied to feelings: what is closest appears large and weighty, and as one moves farther away size and weight decrease.

Free from what? What does that matter to Zarathustra! Clearly, however, shall your eye show to me: free for what?

Morality is the best of all devices for leading mankind by the nose.

Buddha says: "Do not flatter your benefactor!". Let one repeat this saying in a Christian church : it immediately purifies the air of everything Christian.

there they laugh: they do not understand me; I am not the mouth for these ears.