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.

The abdomen is the reason why man does not readily take himself to be a god.

Possessions are usually diminished by possession.

Madness is the result not of uncertainty but certainty.

The heart and hand of those who always mete out become callous from always meting out.

In praise there is more obtrusiveness than in blame.

The thought is merely a sign, as the word is merely a sign for the thought.