We forfeit three-quarters of ourselves in order to... -Arthur Schopenhauer

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We forfeit three-quarters of ourselves in order to be like other people.

Arthur Schopenhauer , Philosopher
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Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher known for his influential work on metaphysics, aesthetics, and ethics. His philosophy, often characterized as pessimistic, explores the nature of human existence, the pursuit of happiness, and the power of will. Schopenhauer's ideas have had a profound impact on various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and literature, influencing thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.

Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes to Explore

We forfeit three-quarters of ourselves in order to be like other people....
Patriotism, when it wants to make itself felt in the domain of learning, is a dirty fellow who should be thrown out of doors....
Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on some lofty solitude....
Men are by nature merely indifferent to one another; but women are by nature enemies....
Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability....
Buying books would be a good thing if one could also buy the time to read them in: but as a rule the purchase of books is mistaken for the appropriati...
The doctor sees all the weakness of mankind; the lawyer all the wickedness, the theologian all the stupidity....
The greatest of follies is to sacrifice health for any other kind of happiness....
With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy....
To live alone is the fate of all great souls....

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