The life of an individual is a constant struggle, and not merely a metaphorical one against want or boredom, but also an actual struggle against other people. He discovers adversaries everywhere, lives in continual conflict and dies with sword in hand.
— Arthur Schopenhauer Modern

Pessimist philosophy

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From 'The World as Will and Representation'

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1818

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Strange & Unusual

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_as_Will_and_Representation

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