"Man is more sensitive to the contempt..." - Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

“To the good warrior soundeth "thou shalt" pleasanter than "I will." And all that is dear unto you, ye shall first have it commanded unto you.”

“And so do you suppose it must be a piece-work because it has been given to you (and could only be given to you) in pieces?”

“This mother needs happy, reputable children, and that one needs unhappy ones: otherwise she cannot show her kindness as a mother.”

“In the eyes of the ego, self-esteem and humility are contradictory. In truth, they are one and the same.”

“I am not afraid of praise, for I have practiced it on myself.”

“Those who are clever in imagination are far more pleased with themselves than prudent men could reasonably be.”

“I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would be an affront to your intelligence.”

“I can see he's not in your good books,' said the messenger. 'No, and if he were I would burn my library.”

“Arrogance is, as it were, a solicitation on the part of one seeking honor for followers, whom he thinks he is entitled to treat with contempt.”