Only you must have worthy foes hate, but not enemies worthy of contempt. You must be proud of your enemy.

Alas! There cometh the time when man will no longer give birth to any star. Alas! There cometh the time of the most despicable man, who can no longer despise himself.

Religious War has signified the greatest advance of the masses so far, for it proves that the masses have begun to treat concepts with respect.

Life is a well of joy; but for those out of whom an upset stomach speaks, which is the father of melancholy, all wells are poisoned.

We should not talk about our friends: otherwise we will talk away the feeling of friendship.

But by my love and hope I beseech you: do not throw away the hero in your soul! Hold holy your highest hope!

Two great European narcotics, alcohol and Christianity.