The discovery of truth is prevented more effectively, not by the false appearance things present and which mislead into error, not directly by weakness of the reasoning powers, but by preconceived opinion, by prejudice.
From Arthur Schopenhauer
Honor means that a man is not exceptional; fame, that he is. Fame is something which must be won; honor, only something which must not be lost.
Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.
Every nation ridicules other nations, and all are right.
The first forty years of life give us the text; the next thirty supply the commentary on it.
The fundament upon which all our knowledge and learning rests is the inexplicable.
The wise have always said the same things, and fools, who are the majority have always done just the opposite.
With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.
To live alone is the fate of all great souls.
Friends and acquaintances are the surest passport to fortune.
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