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The young should early be trained to bear being left alone for it is a source of happiness and peace of mind.

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
Mind
Bears
Early
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Alone
Happiness
Peace
Trained
Left
Solitude
Young
Bear

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