Higher than "thou shalt" stands "I will" (the heroes), and higher than "I will" stands "I am" (the Greek gods).

Become who you are!

Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest.

Along the journey we commonly forget its goal. Almost every vocation is chosen and entered upon as a means to a purpose but is ultimately continued as a final purpose in itself. Forgetting our objectives is the most frequent stupidity in which we indulge ourselves.

Let man fear woman when she loves: then she makes any sacrifice, and everything else seems without value to her

I understand by 'freedom of spirit' something quite definite - the unconditional will to say No, where it is dangerous to say No.

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