A man unconsciously imagines that where he is strong, where he feels most thoroughly alive, the element of his freedom must lie.

Every man in creating the beautiful appearance of the dream worlds is a perfect artist.

Only individuals have a sense of responsibility.

One who is publicly honest about himself ends up by priding himself somewhat on this honesty: for he knows only too well why he is honest-for the same reasons another person prefers illusion and dissimulation.

Egoism is the very essence of a noble soul.

The charm of the Platonic mode of thought ... consisted precisely in the resistance to the obvious evidence of the senses.

Your highest thought, however, ye shall have it commanded unto you by me - and it is this: man is something that is to be surpassed.