“Want and boredom are indeed the twin poles of human life.”
Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
Work
On the Suffering of the World
This book delves into the profound and varied aspects of human suffering, examining its origins, manifestations, and implications across different cultures and societies. more
Author
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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