A bad conscience is easier to cope with than a bad reputation.
The Gay Science: with a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of SongsWhen the gratitude that many owe to one discards all modesty, then there is fame.
The Gay Science: with a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of SongsWhen the gratitude of many to one throws away all shame, we behold fame.
The Gay Science: with a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of SongsAnd as long as you are in any way ashamed before yourself, you do not yet belong with us.
The Gay Science: with a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of SongsDeeds need time, even after they are done, in order to be seen or heard.
The Gay Science: with a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of SongsOne in three all friends are: Brothers in distress, equals facing rivals, free men - facing death!
The Gay Science: with a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of SongsThe Good Man Better an enmity from one block than friendship held together by glue.
The Gay Science: with a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of Songs