There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.

The so called unconscious inferences can be traced back to the all-preserving memory, which presents us with parallel experiences and hence already knows the consequences of an action. It is not anticipation of the effects; rather, it is the feeling: identical causes, identical effects . . .

Society tames the wolf into a dog. And man is the most domesticated animal of all.

Dead are all gods: now we want the overman to live.

One had better put on gloves before handling the New Testament. The presence of so much filth makes it highly advisable.

Every true faith is infallible. It performs what the believing person hopes to find in it. But it does not offer the least support for the establishing of an objective truth. Here the ways of men divide. If you want to achieve peace of mind and happiness, have faith. If you want to be a disciple of truth, then search.

There's no defense against stupidity.