Even by proving that a certain view is indispensable for living well, one proves merely that the view in question is a salutary myth: one does not pr… - Leo Strauss

[The philosopher] is ultimately compelled to transcend not merely the dimensions of common opinion, of political opinion, but the dimension of political life as such; for he is left to realize that the ultimate aim of political life cannot be reached by political life, but only by a life devoted to contemplation, to philosophy.

But what is the core of the political? Men killing men on the largest scale in broad daylight and with the greatest serenity.

Nietzsche is never boring. He is always interesting, exciting, thrilling, glittering, breathtaking. He possesses a kind of brilliance and tempo which I believe was unknown in former times.