The alchemists in their search for gold discovered many other things of greater value.
Pessimist philosophy
From 'The World as Will and Representation'
1818
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"The only sure way not to be miserable is not to be born."
Shocking"The shortness of life, so often lamented, may be the best thing about it."
Humorous"The life of man is a constant struggle against pain and boredom."
Controversial"There is no absurdity so palpable but that it may be firmly planted in the human head if you only begin to inculcate it before the age of five, by constantly repeating it with an air of great solemnit…"
Strange & Unusual"A sense of humour is the only divine quality of man."
Humorous