“The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action.”
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Morals are in all countries the result of legislation and government they are not African or Asian or European: they are good or bad.
Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.
If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime, it is in wickedness. You spit on a petty thief, but you can't deny a kind of respect for the great criminal.
The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.