Man's task is simple. He should cease letting his existence be a thoughtless accident.

Nothing on earth consumes a man more quickly than the passion of resentment.

The Christian resolution to find the world ugly and bad has made the world ugly and bad.

One can only be silent and sit peacefully when one hath arrow and bow; otherwise one prateth and quarrelleth. Let your peace be a victory!

All great things must first wear terrifying and monstrous masks, in order to inscribe themselves on the hearts of humanity.

The man loves danger and sport. That is why he loves woman, the most dangerous of all sports.

The desire to annoy no one, to harm no one, can equally well be the sign of a just as of an anxious disposition.