The world is given to us to be contemplated, not to be enjoyed.
Pessimist philosophy
The world is given to us to be contemplated, not to be enjoyed.
Pessimist philosophy
The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1, Book 4
1818
Found in 1 providers: grok
Cross Reference
1 source
"The greatest mistake a man can make is to fall in love with a woman."
Controversial"Hatred comes from the heart; contempt from the head; and neither feeling is quite within our control."
Strange & Unusual"The world is just a dream, but a very bad one."
Shocking"In order to live a life that is truly worth living, one must at some point become thoroughly disgusted with it."
Shocking"It is natural for a feeling of mere indifference to exist between men, but between women it is actual enmity."
Controversial