The melancholia of everything completed!

Madness is the exception in individuals but the rule in groups.

It is a self-deception of philosophers and moralists to imagine that they escape decadence by opposing it. That is beyond their will; and, however little they acknowledge it, one later discovers that they were among the most powerful promoters of decadence.

A thought comes when it will, not when I will.

Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend.

The thousand mysteries around us would not trouble but interest us, if only we had cheerful, healthy hearts.

When, however, you have an enemy, then do not requite him good for evil: for that would shame him. Instead, prove that he did some good for you. And rather be angry than put to shame! And when you are cursed, I do not like it that you want to bless. Rather curse a little also! And if you are done a great injustice, then quickly add five small ones. Hideous to behold is he who is obsessed with an injustice.