A very popular error: having the courage of one's convictions; rather it is a matter of having the courage for an attack on one's convictions.

A soul which knows that it is loved, but does not itself love, betrays its sediment: its dregs come up.

The best of all things is something entirely outside your grasp: not to be born, not to be, to be nothing. But the second-best thing for you - is to die soon.

Weariness is the shortest path to equality and fraternity-and finally liberty is bestowed by sleep.

I have not the capability to give you my loyalty, nor do I have the vanity to appear as if I did.

The moment Germany rises as a great power, France gains a new importance as a cultural power.

It is always consoling to think of suicide: in that way one gets through many a bad night.