Ignorance is degrading only when found in company with great riches

Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

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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...

A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.

A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.

The fundament upon which all our knowledge and learning rests is the inexplicable.

The fundament upon which all our knowledge and learning rests is the inexplicable.

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

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

The deep pain that is felt at the death of every friendly soul arise from...

The deep pain that is felt at the death of every friendly soul arise from...

Newspapers are the second hand of history. This hand, however, is usually not only of...

Newspapers are the second hand of history. This hand, however, is usually not only of...

A man's face as a rule says more, and more interesting things, than his mouth,...

A man's face as a rule says more, and more interesting things, than his mouth,...

Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the...

Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the...

The discovery of truth is prevented more effectively, not by the false appearance things present...

The discovery of truth is prevented more effectively, not by the false appearance things present...

The wise have always said the same things, and fools, who are the majority have...

The wise have always said the same things, and fools, who are the majority have...

It is a clear gain to sacrifice pleasure in order to avoid pain.

It is a clear gain to sacrifice pleasure in order to avoid pain.

The greatest achievements of the human mind are generally received with distrust.

The greatest achievements of the human mind are generally received with distrust.

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one...

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one...

There is no absurdity so palpable but that it may be firmly planted in the...

There is no absurdity so palpable but that it may be firmly planted in the...

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.

Hatred comes from the heart; contempt from the head; and neither feeling is quite within...

Hatred comes from the heart; contempt from the head; and neither feeling is quite within...

It's the niceties that make the difference fate gives us the hand, and we play...

It's the niceties that make the difference fate gives us the hand, and we play...

Compassion is the basis of morality.

Compassion is the basis of morality.

Great minds are related to the brief span of time during which they live as...

Great minds are related to the brief span of time during which they live as...

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.