More Quotes by Arthur Schopenhauer
After your death you will be what you were before your birth.
A high degree of intellect tends to make a man unsocial.
If we suspect that a man is lying, we should pretend to believe him; for then he becomes bold and assured, lies more vigorously, and is unmasked.
The safest way of not being very miserable is not to expect to be very happy.
A pessimist is an optimist in full possession of the facts.
A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
We seldom think of what we have but always of what we lack. Therefore, rather than grateful, we are bitter.
Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed.
Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame.