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“A man shows his character just in the way in which he deals with trifles, for then he is off his guard.”

Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

Book:Counsels and Maxims

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Counsels and Maxims

A comprehensive compilation of thoughtful insights and principles intended to guide individuals in their personal and professional endeavors. 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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