There is nothing for which men ask to be paid dearer than for humiliation.

Rendering oneself unarmed when one had been the best-armed, out of a height of feeling-that is the means to real peace, which must always rest on a peace of mind.

Close beside my knowledge lies my black ignorance.

I do not give alms; I am not poor enough for that.

if we possess a why of life we can put up with almost any how.

I understand by 'freedom of spirit' something quite definite - the unconditional will to say No, where it is dangerous to say No.

Free from what? What does that matter to Zarathustra! Clearly, however, shall your eye show to me: free for what?