Most thinkers write badly, because they communicate not only their thoughts, but also the thinking of them.

The way to transmute your iron duty into gold in everyone's eyes is this: always deliver more than you promise.

Talking much about oneself can also be a means to conceal oneself.

Willing sets you free: that is the true doctrine of will and freedom--thus Zarathustra instructs you.

Life is hard to bear: but do not affect to be so delicate! We are all of us fine sumpter asses and assesses.

Those who are bent on revolutionizing society may be divided into those who seek something for themselves thereby and those who seek something for their children and grandchildren.

He who possesses greatness is cruel towards his secondary virtues and considerations.