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We see in tragedy the noblest men, after a long conflict and suffering, finally renounce forever all the pleasure of life and the aims till then pursued so keenly, or cheerfully and willingly give up life itself.

Arthur Schopenhauer

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Arthur Schopenhauer
Age: 72 †
Born: 1788
Born: February 22
Died: 1860
Died: September 21
Musicologist
Philosopher
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Danzig
Giving
Till
Keenly
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Cheerfully
Men
Finally
Willingly
Life
Conflict
Noblest
Forever
Renounce
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Aims
Suffering
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