Arthur Schopenhauer

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.

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

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

To overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.

To overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.

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