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“The little incidents and accidents of every day fill us with emotion, anxiety, annoyance, passion, as long as they are close to us, when they appear so big, so important, so serious; but as soon as they are borne down the restless stream of time they lose what significance they had; we think no more of them and soon forget them altogether. They were big only because they were near.”

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Book:Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: selected and translated by T. Bailey Saunders
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Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: selected and translated by T. Bailey Saunders

This book presents a collection of philosophical essays written by Arthur Schopenhauer, a prominent figure in 19th-century German philosophy. The essays cover a range of topics, including ethics, aesthetics, and metaphysics, offering insights into Schopenhauer's unique perspective on life and the human condition. The translations by T. Bailey Saunders are known for their accuracy and readability. 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

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