For this remains as I have already pointed out the essential difference between the two religions of decadence : Buddhism promises nothing, but actually fulfils; Christianity promises everything, but fulfils nothing.

What I understand by "philosopher": a terrible explosive in the presence of which everything is in danger.

Man makes god in his own image.

It is our needs that interpret the world; our drives and their For and Against. Every drive is a kind of lust to rule; each one has its perspective that it would like to compel all other drives to accept as a norm.

Nothing has been purchased more dearly than the little bit of reason and sense of freedom which now constitutes our pride.

When good friends praise a gifted person he often appears to be delighted with them out of politeness and goodwill, but in reality he feels indifferent.

Amor Fati – “Love Your Fate”, which is in fact your life.