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To use many words to communicate few thoughts is everywhere the unmistakable sign of mediocrity. To gather much thought into few words stamps the man of genius.

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
Words
Stamps
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Gather
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Mediocrity
Many
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Writing
Communicate
Much
Everywhere
Men
Genius
Thoughts
Unmistakable

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