Quote of Arthur Schopenhauer - It is with trifles, and when...

Biography - Arthur Schopenhauer:

German philosopher.
Born: 1788 - Died: 1860
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
Germany

It is with trifles, and when he is off guard, that a man best reveals his character.

Arthur Schopenhauer - Parerga and Paralipomena

Note

Aphorisms on the Wisdom of Life

Quote source: Parerga and Paralipomena

Translation

(German)

Gerade in Kleinigkeiten, als bei welchen der Mensch sich nicht zusammennimmt, zeigt er seinen Charakter.

Arthur Schopenhauer - Parerga und Paralipomena

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The philosopher should never forget that he is cultivating an art and not a science.

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For our improvement we need a mirror.

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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.

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