Every master has but one disciple, and that one becomes unfaithful to him, for he too is destined for master-ship.

It is a self-deception of philosophers and moralists to imagine that they escape decadence by opposing it. That is beyond their will; and, however little they acknowledge it, one later discovers that they were among the most powerful promoters of decadence.

Out of a brotherly love we occasionally embrace this or that somebody (because we cannot embrace everybody): but we must never letour somebody know it.

Not to be cowardly when it comes to our own actions! Not to leave them in the lurch!--The sting of conscience is indecent.

Before the effect one believes in different causes than one does after the effect.

A book calls for pen, ink, and a writing desk; today the rule is that pen, ink, and a writing desk call for a book.

No artist tolerates reality.