Maxioms by Arthur Schopenhauer
Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.
Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.
Books are like a mirror. If an ass looks in, you can't expect an angel to look out.
Books are like a mirror. If an ass looks in, you can't expect an angel to look out.
With people of only moderate ability modesty is mere honesty; but with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.
With people of only moderate ability modesty is mere honesty; but with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.
I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog; and I have read more
I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog; and I have similar experiences with mankind
They tell us that suicide is the greatest piece of cowardice... that suicide is wrong; when it is quite obvious read more
They tell us that suicide is the greatest piece of cowardice... that suicide is wrong; when it is quite obvious that there is nothing in the world to which every man has a more unassailable title than to his own life and person.