Great things demand that we either remain silent about them or speak in a great manner: in a great manner, that is-cynically and with innocence.

The followers of a great man often put their eyes out, so that they may be the better able to sing his praise.

You say, it's dark. And in truth, I did place a cloud before your sun. But do you not see how the edges of the cloud are already glowing and turning light.

Creating-that is the great salvation from suffering.

Thou seekest disciples? Then thou seekest ciphers.

Metaphysical world.- It is true, there could be a metaphysical world; the absolute possibility of it is hardly to be disputed. We behold all things through the human head and cannot cut off this head; while the question nonetheless remains what of the world would still be there if one had cut it off.

Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.