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Wicked thoughts and worthless efforts gradually set their mark on the face, especially the eyes.

Arthur Schopenhauer

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Arthur Schopenhauer
Age: 72 †
Born: 1788
Born: February 22
Died: 1860
Died: September 21
Musicologist
Philosopher
Translator
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Danzig
Eye
Wicked
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Effort
Eyes
Gradually
Face
Worthless
Faces
Efforts

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