Quotes by Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche
German poet and philosopher
Category: Philosophers | Poets (Contemporary)
Lived from: 1844-1900
We found 178 quotes.
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"Reason" is the cause of our falsification of the evidence of the senses. In so far as the senses show becoming, passing away, change, they do not lie.
German poet and philosopher 1844-1900
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''To give style'' to one's character - a great and rare art! He exercises it who surveys all that his nature presents in strength and weakness and then moulds it to an artistic plan until everything appears as art and reason, and even the weaknesses delight the eye.
German poet and philosopher 1844-1900
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A letter is an unannounced visit, the postman the agent of rude surprises.
From German: Der Brief ist ein unangemeldeter Besuch, der Briefträger der Vermittler unhöflicher Überfälle.
Source: German
German poet and philosopher 1844-1900
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A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.
German poet and philosopher 1844-1900
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A sedentary life is the real sin against the Holy Spirit. Only those thoughts that come by walking have any value.
German poet and philosopher 1844-1900
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A strong and secure man digests his experiences (deeds and misdeeds alike) just as he digests his meat, even when he has some bits to swallow.
German poet and philosopher 1844-1900
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A woman may very well form a friendship with a man, but for this to endure, it must be assisted by a little physical antipathy.
German poet and philosopher 1844-1900
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After coming into contact with a religious man I always feel I must wash my hands.
German poet and philosopher 1844-1900
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Against boredom the gods themselves fight in vain.
German poet and philosopher 1844-1900
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All in all, punishment hardens and renders people more insensible; it concentrates; it increases the feeling of estrangement; it strengthens the power of resistance.
German poet and philosopher 1844-1900
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