“An instinct is weakened when it rationalises itself: for by rationalising itself it weakens itself.”

“Physiologists should think before putting down the instinct of self-preservation as the cardinal instinct of an organic being. A living thing seeks above all to discharge its strength--life itself is will to power; self-preservation is only one of the indirect and most frequent results.”

“The noble soul reveres itself”

“Every talent must unfold itself in fighting.”

“Whoever extolls him as a God of love, does not think highly enough of love itself.”

“Valuing is creating: hear it, you creators! Valuing itself is the treasure and jewel of all valued things.”

“Everything straight lies,' murmured the dwarf disdainfully. 'All truth is crooked, time itself is a circle.”