One is proud to worship when he cannot be an idol.

If a woman possesses manly virtues, she is to be run away from; and if she does not possess them, she runs away herself.

Science and art have that in common that everyday things seem to them new and attractive.

Liberal institutions straightway cease being liberal the moment they are soundly established: Once this is attained, no more grievous and more thorough enemies of freedom exist than liberal institutions.

Every past is worth condemning.

A man who has depths in his shame meets his destiny and his delicate decisions upon paths which few ever reach . . .

When, however, you have an enemy, then do not requite him good for evil: for that would shame him. Instead, prove that he did some good for you. And rather be angry than put to shame! And when you are cursed, I do not like it that you want to bless. Rather curse a little also! And if you are done a great injustice, then quickly add five small ones. Hideous to behold is he who is obsessed with an injustice.