The great man fights the elements in his time that hinder his own greatness, in other words his own freedom and sincerity.

Loving and perishing: it's been a rhyme all these eternities. The will to love: that is, also being willing to die.

Whom do you call bad?--Those who always want to induce shame.

Madness is the result not of uncertainty but certainty.

Whoever does not have a good father should procure one.

What do you believe in?--In this, that the weights of all things must be determined anew.

The deeper minds of all ages have had pity for animals.