Asceticism is the right way of thinking for those who have to extirpate their sensual drives because they are ravening beasts of prey. But only for those!
Friedrich NietzscheInsanity in individuals is something rare - but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.
Friedrich NietzscheWe are unknown to ourselves, we men of knowledge - and with good reason. We have never sought ourselves - how could it happen that we should ever find ourselves? It has rightly been said: "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also"; our treasure is where the beehives of our knowledge are.
Friedrich NietzscheThe complete irresponsibility of man for his actions and his nature is the bitterest drop which he who understands must swallow.
Friedrich Nietzsche