There is no doubt that life is given us, not to be enjoyed, but to be overcome; to be got over.
Pessimist philosophy
From 'The World as Will and Representation'
1818
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"If we suspect that a man is lying, we should pretend to believe him, for then he becomes bold and assured, lies more energetically, and is unmasked."
Humorous"We forfeit three-fourths of ourselves in order to be like other people."
Strange & Unusual"The less a man is burdened by his own will, the more he is capable of objective knowledge."
Shocking"The general mistake is to suppose that we shall do something great in the future."
Strange & Unusual"It is a clear gain to sacrifice pleasure in order to avoid pain."
Strange & Unusual