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

Who can attain to anything great if he does not feel in himself the force and will to inflict great pain?

Illusions are certainly expensive amusements; but the destruction of illusions is still more expensive, if looked upon as an amusement, as it undoubtedly is by some people.

Verily, I do not want to be like the ropemakers: They drag out their threads and always walk backwards.

The world is beautiful, but has a disease called man.

This is one of the stout-hearted old warriors: he is angry with civilization because he supposes that its aim is to make all goodthings--honors, treasures, beautiful women--accessible even to cowards.

Too long, the earth has been a madhouse!