The world is given to us to be contemplated, not to be enjoyed.
Pessimist philosophy
The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1, Book 4
1818
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"The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from others."
Strange & Unusual"The world is a hospital for incurables."
Controversial"In short, a large part of the powers of the human race is taken away from the production of what is necessary, in order to bring what is superfluous and unnecessary within the reach of a few."
Controversial"The general mistake is to suppose that we shall do something great in the future."
Strange & Unusual"To marry is to halve one's rights and double one's duties."
Shocking