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“The conviction that the world and man is something that had better not have been, is of a kind to fill us with indulgence towards one another.”

Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

Book:Collected Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer

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Collected Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer

The Collected Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer is a comprehensive compilation of the renowned philosopher's writings. It includes his influential essays on various philosophical topics, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of Schopenhauer's thought on morality, aesthetics, and the human condition. 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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