In the consciousness of the truth he has perceived, man now sees everywhere only the awfulness or the absurdity of existence and loathing seizes him.

He who is not a bird should not build his nest over abysses.

A lack of the historical sense is the hereditary fault of all philosophers.

The world was conquered through the understanding of dogs; the world exists through the understanding of dogs.

For nothing is more democratic than logic; it is no respecter of persons and makes no distinction between crooked and straight noses.

Brave people may be persuaded to an action by representing it as being more dangerous than it really is.

In music the passions enjoy themselves.