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There is no doubt that life is given us, not to be enjoyed, but to be overcome to be got over.

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
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Danzig
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Adversity
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Doubt
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Life
Pessimism

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