Ultimately, it is the desire, not the desired, that we love.

Willing sets you free: that is the true doctrine of will and freedom--thus Zarathustra instructs you.

There is an innocence in lying which is the sign of good faith in a cause.

We criticize a man or a book most sharply when we sketch out their ideal.

And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.

And if your friend does evil to you, say to him, ''I forgive you for what you did to me, but how can I forgive you for what you did to yourself?

In praise there is more obtrusiveness than in blame.