As regards the celebrated struggle for life, it seems to me for the present to have been rather asserted than proved. It does occur, but as the exception; the general aspect of life is not hunger and distress, but rather wealth, luxury, even absurd prodigality -- where there is a struggle it is a struggle for power.

One had better put on gloves before handling the New Testament. The presence of so much filth makes it highly advisable.

We should turn our death into a celebration, even if only out of a malice towards life: towards the woman who wants to leave--us!

[Heraclitus had] a regal air of certainty.

Morality in Europe today is herd-morality

If one seeks relief from unbearable pressure, one is to eat hashish.

Ah, women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent.