And so do you suppose it must be a piece-work because it has been given to you (and could only be given to you) in pieces?

Brave people may be persuaded to an action by representing it as being more dangerous than it really is.

What is the greatest thing ye can experience? It is the hour of great contempt. The hour in which even your happiness becometh loathsome unto you, and so also your reason and virtue.

Behind your thoughts and feelings, my brother, there stands a mighty ruler. an unknown sage - whose name is self. In yourt body he dwells; he is your body. There is more reason in your body than in your best wisdom.

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

There is always a certain noise in applause: even in the applause we give ourselves.

I know my fate. One day my name will be tied to the memory of something monstrous - a crisis without equal on earth.... I am no man, I am dynamite!