A certain sense of cruelty towards oneself and others is Christian; hatred of those who think differently; the will to persecute. Mortal hostility against the masters of the earth, against the 'noble', that is also Christian; hatred of mind, of pride, courage, freedom, libertinage of mind, is Christian; hatred of the senses, of joy in general, is Christian.

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

Folk music is the original melody of man; it is the musical mirror of the world.

The more abstract the truth you wish to teach, the more must you allure the senses to it.

Two great European narcotics, alcohol and Christianity.

Every deep thinker is more afraid of being understood than of being misunderstood.

School has no task more important than to teach strict thought, cautious judgment, and logical conclusions, hence it must pay no attention to what hinders these operations, such as religion, for instance.