Restlessness is the hallmark of existence.

Always to see the general in the particular is the very foundation of genius.

...this our world, which is so real, with all its suns and milky ways is-nothing.

Authors may be divided into falling stars, planets, and fixed stars: the first have a momentary effect; the second have a much longer duration; but the third are unchangeable, possess their own light, and work for all time.

If at times I have thought myself unfortunate, it is because of a confusion, an error. I have mistaken myself for someone else... Who am I really? I am the author of The World as Will and Representation, I am the one who has given an answer to the mystery of Being that will occupy the thinkers of future centuries. That is what I am, and who can dispute it in the years of life that still remain for me?

I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity, of my dog; and I have similar experiences with mankind.

A good supply of resignation is of the first importance in providing for the journey of life.