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We deceive and flatter no one by such delicate artificies as we do our own selves.

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
Self
Flatter
Deceive
Selves
Deceiving
Deceit
Delicate

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