Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with

With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy. – Arthur Schopenhauer

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Astrology furnishes a splendid proof of the contemptible subjectivity of men. It refers the course of celestial bodies to the miserable ego: it establishes a connection between the comets in heaven and squabbles and rascalities on earth. – Arthur Schopenhauer

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Nature shows that with the growth of intelligence comes increased capacity for pain, and it is only with the highest degree of intelligence that suffering reaches its supreme point. – Arthur Schopenhauer

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My life has been one great big joke, a dance thats walked a song thats spoke, I laugh so hard I almost choke when I think about myself. – Maya Angelou

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Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness. – Bryant H. McGill

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Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor. One must exercise proper deliberation, plan carefully before making a move, and be alert in guarding against relapse following a renaissance. – Horace

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