"When you look into an abyss, the..." - Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

“The governments of the great States have two instruments for keeping the people dependent, in fear and obedience: a coarser, the army; and a more refined, the school.”

“Every word is a preconceived judgment.”

“Not to be cowardly when it comes to our own actions! Not to leave them in the lurch!--The sting of conscience is indecent.”

“Oh! that you could turn your eyes towards the napes of your necks, and make but an interior survey of your good selves.”

“I am what I am because of who we all are.”

“Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.”

“My Friend: Art thou abroad on this stormy night on thy journey of love, my friend? The sky groans like one in despair. I have no sleep tonight. Ever and again I open my door and look out on the darkness, my friend! I can see nothing before me. I wonder where lies thy path! By what dim shore of the ink-black river, by what far edge of the frowning forest, through what mazy depth of gloom art thou threading thy course to come to me, my friend?”

“Then shouldering their burdens, they set off, seeking a path that would bring them over the grey hills of the Emyn Muil, and down into the Land of Shadow.”

“Darkness is cheap, and Scrooge liked it.”