"Character is determined more by the lack..." - Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

“For art to exist, for any sort of aesthetic activity to exist, a certain physiological precondition is indispensable: intoxication.”

“But thus do I counsel you, my friends: distrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful! Distrust all those who talk much of their justice!”

“But anyone who has really made sacrifices knows that he wanted and got something in return perhaps something for something of himself - that he gave up in order to have more here or at least to feel that he has "more".”

“I'd always tried to resist playing the supervirility thing. I liked showing the vulnerability of age.”

“A persuadable temper might sometimes be as much in favour of happiness as a very resolute character.”

“Men of character are the conscience of the society to which they belong.”

“If there is confusion in your head and in your heart, what more do you want! A man who no longer loves and no longer errs should have himself buried straight away.”

“The exercise of all the senses is as intense pleasure, as anyone will find, who recovers the use of one after being deprived of it.”

“As I slowly grow wise I briskly grow cautious.”