“The fly ought to be used as the symbol of impertinence and audacity; for whilst all other animals shun man more than anything else, and run away even before he comes near them, the fly lights upon his very nose.”
Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
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Essays from the Parerga and Paralipomena
This book is a compilation of philosophical essays that delve into a wide range of topics, offering insights into the author's thoughts on ethics, metaphysics, and other philosophical concepts. 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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