The various languages placed side by side show that with words it is never a question of truth, never a question of adequate expression; otherwise, there would not be so many languages. The 'thing in itself' (which is precisely what the pure truth, apart from any of its consequences, would be) is likewise something quite incomprehensible to the creator of language and something not in the least worth striving for.

From whatever you wish to know and measure you must take your leave, at least for a time. Only when you have left the town can yousee how high its towers rise above the houses.

The highest type of free men should be sought where the highest resistance is constantly overcome: five steps from tyranny, close to the threshold of the danger of servitude.

We ought to face our destiny with courage.

Willing sets you free: that is the true doctrine of will and freedom--thus Zarathustra instructs you.

The mother of excess is not joy but joylessness.

When asses are needed.- You will never get the crowd to cry Hosanna until you ride into town on an ass.