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Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

“Motives are causes experienced from within.”

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This book delves into the works of Arthur Schopenhauer, a 19th-century German philosopher, analyzing his theories on the nature of reality, the will, and the role of art and suffering in human life. more

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Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer was a prominent German philosopher born on February 22, 1788, and died on September 21, 1860. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century German philosophy and is known for his unique pessimistic philosophical ideas. more

“I collected the instruments of life around me, that I might infuse a spark of being into the lifeless thing that lay at my feet. It was already one in the morning; the rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs.”

Hard Light Might Eye Half Morning Saws Feet Creatures Rain Instruments Lays Dull Sparks Yellow Candle Limbs Lifeless Burnt Out Frankenstein Novel

Book:Frankenstein: ; Or, The Modern Prometheus

Source: Frankenstein: ; Or, The Modern Prometheus

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Order Fighting Brain Four Organization Architecture Visuals Organisms Feeding Profile Reproduction Facilitate Fleeing

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“Advice would be more acceptable if it didn't always conflict with our plans.”

Ifs Would Be Plans Advice Conflict Acceptable

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