Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world.

Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

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Obstinacy is the result of the will forcing itself into the place of the intellect.

Obstinacy is the result of the will forcing itself into the place of the intellect.

One should use common words to say uncommon things.

One should use common words to say uncommon things.

Suffering by nature or chance never seems so painful as suffering inflicted on us by...

Suffering by nature or chance never seems so painful as suffering inflicted on us by...

Human life must be some form of mistake

Human life must be some form of mistake

Honor has not to be won; it must only not be lost.

Honor has not to be won; it must only not be lost.

Boredom is just the reverse side of fascination: both depend on being outside rather than...

Boredom is just the reverse side of fascination: both depend on being outside rather than...

Patriotism, when it wants to make itself felt in the domain of learning, is a...

Patriotism, when it wants to make itself felt in the domain of learning, is a...

Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as...

Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as...

Wicked thoughts and worthless efforts gradually set their mark on the face, especially the eyes.

Wicked thoughts and worthless efforts gradually set their mark on the face, especially the eyes.

Money is human happiness in the abstract; he, then, who is no longer capable of...

Money is human happiness in the abstract; he, then, who is no longer capable of...

It is in the treatment of trifles that a person shows what they are.

It is in the treatment of trifles that a person shows what they are.

It is with trifles, and when he is off guard, that a man best reveals...

It is with trifles, and when he is off guard, that a man best reveals...

A sense of humor is the only divine quality of man.

A sense of humor is the only divine quality of man.

Compassion is the basis of morality.

Compassion is the basis of morality.

Satisfaction consists in freedom from pain, which is the positive element of life.

Satisfaction consists in freedom from pain, which is the positive element of life.

Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed.

Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed.

In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.

In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.

Exaggeration of every kind is as essential to journalism as it is to dramatic art,...

Exaggeration of every kind is as essential to journalism as it is to dramatic art,...

Journalism is the ability to meet the challenge of filling space.

Journalism is the ability to meet the challenge of filling space.

A news sense is really a sense of what is important, what is vital, what...

A news sense is really a sense of what is important, what is vital, what...