„When you look into the abyss, it’s not supposed to wave back.“

— Terry Pratchett
„When you stare into the abyss the abyss stares back at you.“
— Friedrich Nietzsche
„He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you.“
— Friedrich Nietzsche
„The person who fights monsters should make sure that in the process, he does not become a monster himself. Because when you stare down at an abyss, the abyss stares back at you.“
— Friedrich Nietzsche
„A small rock holds back a great wave.“
— Homér
„You know how hind-sight is 20/20? Love is when you look back and wouldn't change anything.“
— Jodi Picoult
„Mr. Hitler had to leave the stadium early, but after winning I hurried up to the radio booth. When I passed near the Chancellor he arose, waved his hand at me and I waved back at him.“
— Jesse Owens
„There are moments in your life that, when you look back at them, you realize were perfect.“
— Jim Butcher
„The centuries are thick, dark waves that rise and fall, steeped in blood. Every moment is a gaping abyss.Gaze on the dark sea without staggering, confront the abyss every moment without illusion or impudence or fear. … But this is not enough; take a further step: battle to give meaning to the confused struggles of man.“
— Nikos Kazantzakis