The most dangerous follower is the one whose defection would destroy the whole party: hence, the best follower.

One is not converted to christianity; one must be morbid enough for it.

This tremendous event is still on its way, still wandering; it has not yet reached the ears of men. Lightning and thunder require time; the light on the stars requires time; deeds though done, still require time to be seen and heard. This deed is still more distant from them than the most distant stars - and yet they have done it themselves.

Suspicious.- To admit a belief merely because it is a custom - but that means to be dishonest, cowardly, lazy! - And so could dishonesty, cowardice and laziness be the preconditions for morality?

It is no doubt possible to fly--but first you must know how to dance like an angel.

The irrationality of a thing is no argument against its existence, rather a condition of it.

Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings - always darker, emptier and simpler.