Great minds are related to the brief span of time during which they live as great buildings are to a little square in which they stand: you cannot see them in all their magnitude because you are standing too close to them. Arthur Schopenhauer buildingclosegreat share on social
Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the centre of gravity on one side, it must go a like distance on the other; and it is only after a certain time that it finds the true point at which it can remain at rest. Arthur Schopenhauer centredistancefind share on social
The word of man is the most durable of all material. Arthur Schopenhauer durablemanmaterial Change image and share on social
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. Arthur Schopenhauer geniushittalent Change image and share on social
Patriotism, when it wants to make itself felt in the domain of learning, is a dirty fellow who should be thrown out of doors. Arthur Schopenhauer dirtydomaindoor Change image and share on social
It's the niceties that make the difference fate gives us the hand, and we play the cards. Arthur Schopenhauer carddifferencefate Change image and share on social
The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom. Arthur Schopenhauer boredomenemyhappiness Change image and share on social
The alchemists in their search for gold discovered many other things of greater value. Arthur Schopenhauer alchemistdiscovergold Change image and share on social
Every parting gives a foretaste of death, every reunion a hint of the resurrection. Arthur Schopenhauer deathforetastehint Change image and share on social
It is a clear gain to sacrifice pleasure in order to avoid pain. Arthur Schopenhauer avoidcleargain Change image and share on social