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Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on some lofty solitude.

Arthur Schopenhauer

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Arthur Schopenhauer
Age: 72 †
Born: 1788
Born: February 22
Died: 1860
Died: September 21
Musicologist
Philosopher
Translator
University Teacher
Writer
Danzig
Men
Nests
Like
Eagles
Lofty
Philosophical
Solitude
Greatness
Build
Great
Nest

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