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“For the world is Hell, and men are on the one hand the tormented souls and on the other the devils in it.”

Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

Book:On the Suffering of the World

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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

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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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