Spirit is the third, yet in such a way that one can speak of a synthesis only when the spirit is posited.

A poet is not an apostle; he drives out devils only by the power of the devil.

The meaning lies in the appropriation.

The reign of the tyrant ends with his death, and the reign of the martyr starts with it.

With respect to physical existence, one needs little, and to the degree that one needs less, the more perfect one is.

The truth must essentially be regarded as in conflict with this world; the world has never been so good, and will never become so good that the majority will desire the truth.

You train yourself in the art of being mysterious to everyone. My dear friend! What if there were no one, who cared about guessing your riddle, what pleasure would you then take in it?