Arthur Schopenhauer

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

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

Luck is a crossroad where preparation and opportunity meet

Luck is a crossroad where preparation and opportunity meet

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

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

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

Buying books would be a good thing if one could also buy the time to read them in: but as read more

Buying books would be a good thing if one could also buy the time to read them in: but as a rule the purchase of books is mistaken for the appropriation of their contents.