One hears but one does not seek; one takes -- one does not ask who gives; a thought flashes up like lightning, it comes of necessity and unfalteringly formed.

Glance into the world just as though time were gone: and everything crooked will become straight to you.

People who comprehend a thing to its very depths rarely stay faithful to it forever. For they have brought its depths into the light of day: and in the depths there is always much that is unpleasant to see.

Courageous, unconcerned, scornful, coercive - so wisdom wisheth us; she is a woman, and ever loveth only a warrior.

The free man is a warrior.

What is the truth, but a lie agreed upon.

Without meaning, without substance, without aim: a mere 'public opinion'.