We can speak very much to the purpose and yet in such a way that the whole world cries out in contradiction: namely, when we are not speaking to the whole world.

There is in general good reason to suppose that in several respects the gods could all benefit from instruction by us human beings. We humans are - more humane.

Where I found the living, there I found the will to power; even in the will of servants I found the will to be master.

He who does not lie does not know what truth is.

One is most dishonest to one's god: he is not allowed to sin.

Ah, there are so many things betwixt heaven and earth of which only the poets have dreamed!

We must remain as close to the flowers, the grass, and the butterflies as the child is who is not yet so much taller than they are. We adults, on the other hand, have outgrown them and have to lower ourselves to stoop down to them. It seems to me that the grass hates us when we confess our love for it. Whoever would partake of all good things must understand how to be small at times.