Many die too late, and some die too early. Yet strangers soundeth the precept: "Die at the right time!"

Pity is the most pleasant feeling in those who have not much pride and have no prospect of great conquests; for them the easy prey - and that is what all who suffer are - is enchanting.

If there were gods, how could I endure not to be a god? Therefore there are no gods.

[Heraclitus] did not require humans or their sort of knowledge, since everything into which one may inquire he despises [as being] in contrast [to his own] inward-turning wisdom. [To him] all learning from others is a sign of nonwisdom, because the wise man focuses his vision on his own intelligence.

The love of power is the demon of mankind.

Some rule out of a lust for ruling; others, so as not to be ruled:Mto these it is merely the lesser of two evils.

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