“Pleasure is never as pleasant as we expected it to be and pain is always more painful. The pain in the world always outweighs the pleasure. If you don't believe it, compare the respective feelings of two animals, one of which is eating the other.”
This book delves into a wide range of topics, providing an engaging and educational exploration of life's many facets. It is designed to be both informative and accessible, offering a wealth of facts that can be enjoyed by individuals seeking to broaden their knowledge on a variety of subjects. more
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
“Happiness is the feeling that power increases - that resistance is being overcome.”
“The devil’s agents may be of flesh and blood, may they not?”
“I was surprised to find out there was a direct line from my palm to my, my, hootchie.”