There is in general good reason to suppose that in several respects the gods could all benefit from instruction by us human beings. We humans are - more humane.

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

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It is easier to cope with a bad conscience than with a bad reputation.

It is easier to cope with a bad conscience than with a bad reputation.

Our treasure lies in the beehive of our knowledge. We are perpetually on the way...

Our treasure lies in the beehive of our knowledge. We are perpetually on the way...

People who have given us their complete confidence believe that they have a right to...

People who have given us their complete confidence believe that they have a right to...

Do you know the terror of he who falls asleep? To the very toes he...

Do you know the terror of he who falls asleep? To the very toes he...

Stupid as a man, say the women: cowardly as a woman, say the men. Stupidity...

Stupid as a man, say the women: cowardly as a woman, say the men. Stupidity...

When marrying, ask yourself this question: Do you believe that you will be able to...

When marrying, ask yourself this question: Do you believe that you will be able to...

Ultimately, nobody can get more out of things, including books that he already knows. For...

Ultimately, nobody can get more out of things, including books that he already knows. For...

We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once....

We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once....

It is not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, that the lover...

It is not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, that the lover...

Whoever has provoked men to rage against him has always gained a party in his...

Whoever has provoked men to rage against him has always gained a party in his...

There is one thing one has to have: either a soul that is cheerful by...

There is one thing one has to have: either a soul that is cheerful by...

He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk...

He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk...

Growth in wisdom may be exactly measured by decrease in bitterness.

Growth in wisdom may be exactly measured by decrease in bitterness.

One must have a good memory to be able to keep the promises that one...

One must have a good memory to be able to keep the promises that one...

The thought of suicide is a powerful solace: by means of it one gets through...

The thought of suicide is a powerful solace: by means of it one gets through...

The irrationality of a thing is no argument against its existence, rather a condition of...

The irrationality of a thing is no argument against its existence, rather a condition of...

Whoever despises himself still esteems the despiser within himself

Whoever despises himself still esteems the despiser within himself

On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach...

On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach...

Love and respect woman. Look to her not only for comfort, but for strength and...

Love and respect woman. Look to her not only for comfort, but for strength and...

Because power corrupts, societys demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of...

Because power corrupts, societys demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of...

Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies.

Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies.