"It is difficult to live with people because it is so difficult to be silent. And not against him who is repugnant to us are we most unfair, but against him who is no concern of ours."

"The 'highest' states of mind held up before mankind by christianity as of supreme value, are actually forms of convulsive epilepsy."

"He who despises himself esteems himself as a self-despiser."

"The world itself is the will to power - and nothing else! And you yourself are the will to power - and nothing else!"

"When virtue has slept, she will get up more refreshed."

"Who is better, they who promote truth over happiness, or happiness over truth?"

"The trouble with lies was that once started, the fiction had to be continued, and it was hard always to be remembering details that you had made up upon the spur of the moment."

"I'm glad I didn't have to fight in any war. I'm glad I didn't have to pick up a gun. I'm glad I didn't get killed or kill somebody. I hope my kids enjoy the same lack of manhood."

"The world began when I was born and the world is mine to win"

"Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars... Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."

"I have learned, in whatever state I am ,therewith to be content."

"A slipping gear in your M203 grenade launcher can cause it to fire when you least expect it. This could make you very unpopular with what is left of your unit."