A state is called the coldest of all cold monsters. Coldly lieth it also; and this lie creepeth from its mouth: "I, the state, am the people." 54
Just see these superfluous ones! They steal the works of the inventors and the treasures of the wise. Culture, they call their theft—and everything becometh sickness and trouble unto them! 56
Around the devisers of new values revolveth the world:—invisibly it revolveth. But around the actors revolve the people and the glory: such is the course of things. 58
Would that ye were perfect—at least as animals! But to animals belongeth innocence. 61
Chastity is a virtue with some, but with many almost a vice. 61
To whom chastity is difficult, it is to be dissuaded: lest it become the road to hell—to filth and lust of soul. 62
If one would have a friend, then must one also be willing to wage war for him: and in order to wage war, one must be capable of being an enemy. 63
In one's friend one shall have one's best enemy. Thou shalt be closest unto him with thy heart when thou withstandest him. 63
Art thou a slave? Then thou canst not be a friend. Art thou a tyrant? Then thou canst not have friends.
Far too long hath there been a slave and a tyrant concealed in woman. On that account woman is not yet capable of friendship: she knoweth only love.