We find nothing easier than being wise, patient, superior. We drip with the oil of forbearance and sympathy, we are absurdly just, we forgive everything. For that very reason we ought to discipline ourselves a little; for that very reason we ought to cultivate a little emotion, a little emotional vice, from time to time. It may be hard for us; and among ourselves we may perhaps laugh at the appearance we thus present. But what of that! We no longer have any other mode of self-overcoming available to us: this is our asceticism, our penance.

One can also be undignified and flattering toward a virtue.

We would not let ourselves be burned to death for our opinions: we are not sure enough of them for that.

When asses are needed.- You will never get the crowd to cry Hosanna until you ride into town on an ass.

We cannot live without valuing: but we can live without valuing what you value.

How little is required for pleasure! The sound of a bagpipe - without music, life would be an error.

Worldly Wisdom Do not stay in the field! Nor climb out of sight. The best view of the world Is from a medium height.