The errors of great men are venerable because they are more fruitful than the truths of little men.

When one rows it is not the rowing which moves the ship: rowing is only a magical ceremony by means of which one compels a demon to move the ship.

That roguish and cheerful vice, politeness.

Spirit is the life that itself cuts into life: with its own torment it increases its own knowledge. Did you already know that?

I can still stand on life's narrowest footing: but who would I be were I to show you this art. Would you like to see a ropedancer?

We do not hate as long as we still attach a lesser value, but only when we attach an equal or a greater value.

Life without music is no life at all.