The strong individual loves the earth so much he lusts for recurrence. He can smile in the face of the most terrible thought: meaningless, aimless existence recurring eternally. The second characteristic of such a man is that he has the strength to recognize - and to live with the recognition - that the world is valueless in itself and that all values are human ones. He creates himself by fashioning his own values; he has the pride to live by the values he wills.
Friedrich Nietzschewhatever is profound loves masks; what is most profound even hates image and parable.
Friedrich NietzscheHe who denies himself much in great matters will readily indulge himself in small things.
Friedrich NietzscheTo learn from our enemies is the best pathway to loving them: for it makes us grateful to them.
Friedrich NietzscheIf a man wishes to become a hero, then the serpent must first become a dragon: otherwise he lacks his proper enemy.
Friedrich Nietzsche