For such is man: a Theological Dogma might be refuted to him a thousand times - provided however, that he had need of it, he would again and again accept it as true. Belief is always most desired, most pressingly needed where there is a lack of will. Fanaticism is the sole "volitional strength" to which the weak and irresolute can be excited, as a sort of hypnotising of the entire sensory-intellectual system.

A small revenge is more human than no revenge at all.

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

When anyone apologizes to us he has to do it very expertly: otherwise we might easily come to see ourselves as the guilty party and experience unpleasant feelings.

He who does not desire much more from things than knowledge of them easily makes peace with his soul.

Every society has a tendency to reduce it's opponents to caricatures.

I live in my own place - have never copied anyone even half, and at any master who lacks the grace - to laugh at himself - I laugh.