The Christian resolution to find the world ugly and bad has made the world ugly and bad.

A bad conscience is easier to cope with than a bad reputation.

That for which we find words is something already dead in our hearts.

All truth is simple... is that not doubly a lie?

If Islam despises Christianity, it has a thousandfold right to do so: Islam at least assumes that it is dealing with men.

Women are quite able to make friends with a man; but to preserve such a friendship - that no doubt requires the assistance of a slight physical antipathy

He who cannot command himself should obey. And many can command themselves, but much is still lacking before they can obey themselves.