The more unintelligent a man is, the less mysterious existence seems to him. Arthur Schopenhauer existencemanmysterious Change image and share on social
It is with trifles, and when he is off guard, that a man best reveals his character. Arthur Schopenhauer characterguardman Change image and share on social
Rascals are always sociable, more's the pity! and the chief sign that a man has any nobility in his character is the little pleasure he takes in others' company. Arthur Schopenhauer characterchiefcompany Change image and share on social
There is no doubt that life is given us, not to be enjoyed, but to be overcome; to be got over. Arthur Schopenhauer doubtenjoylife Change image and share on social
All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. Arthur Schopenhauer acceptevidentoppose Change image and share on social
To buy books would be a good thing if we also could buy the time to read them. Arthur Schopenhauer bookbuygood Change image and share on social
Honor means that a man is not exceptional; fame, that he is. Fame is something which must be won; honor, only something which must not be lost. Arthur Schopenhauer exceptionalfamehonor Change image and share on social
Music is the melody whose text is the world. Arthur Schopenhauer melodymusictext Change image and share on social
Every possession and every happiness is but lent by chance for an uncertain time, and may therefore be demanded back the next hour. Arthur Schopenhauer backchancedemand Change image and share on social
Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first. Arthur Schopenhauer artprincespeak Change image and share on social
