To recognize untruth as a condition of life--that certainly means resisting accustomed value feelings in a dangerous way; and a philosophy that risks this would by that token alone place itself beyond good and evil.

[Heraclitus' language] dispenses with lightness and artificial decoration, foremost out of disgust for humanity and out of [his own] defiant feeling.

Light for some time to come will have to be called darkness.

He who cannot command himself should obey. And many can command themselves, but much is still lacking before they can obey themselves.

Having a talent is not enough: one must also have your permission to have it--right, my friends?

Our greatest experiences are our quietest moments.

It is not in our hands to prevent our birth; but we can correct this mistake - for in some cases it is a mistake.