The most vulnerable and yet most unconquerable of things is human vanity; nay, through being wounded its strength increases and can grow to giant proportions.

if a person wishes to achieve peace of mind and happiness then they should acquire faith, but if they want to be a disciple of truth, which can be "frightening and ugly,” then they need to search.

What is life? A continuous praise and blame.

What do we have in common with the rosebud, which trembles because a drop of dew lies on its body?

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

The architect represents neither a Dionysian nor an Apollinian condition: here it is the mighty act of will, the will which moves mountains, the intoxication of the strong will, which demands artistic expression. The most powerful men have always inspired the architects; the architect has always been influenced by power.

Convictions are prisons.