Arthur Schopenhauer ( 7 of 27 )
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.
With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.
With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.
To overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.
To overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.
Luck is a crossroad where preparation and opportunity meet
Luck is a crossroad where preparation and opportunity meet
Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.
Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.
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.
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
