The young should early be trained to bear being left alone; for it is a source of happiness and peace of mind.
Arthur SchopenhauerThere is no doubt that life is given us, not to be enjoyed, but to be overcome; to be got over.
Arthur SchopenhauerCompassion for animals is intimately associated with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man.
Arthur SchopenhauerMeans at our disposal should be regarded as a bulwark against the many evils and misfortunes that can occur. We should not regard such wealth as a permission or even an obligation to procure for ourselves the pleasures of the world.
Arthur Schopenhauer