Men who think deeply appear to be comedians in their dealings with others because they always have to feign superficiality in order to be understood.

That for which we find words is something already dead in our hearts.

Happiness is a fata morgana. the only way to not end up unhappy is to not long for happiness.

You I advise not to work, but to fight. You I advise not to peace, but to victory. Let your work be a fight, let your peace be a victory!

Silence is worse; all truths that are kept silent become poisonous.

You highest men whom I have ever seen! This is my suspicion about you and my secret laughter: I guess that you would call my superman--a devil!

It is the business of the very few to be independent; it is a privilege of the strong.