Arthur Schopenhauer

The world is my representation.

From The World as Will and Representation

The more one knows, the more one suffers.

From The World as Will and Representation

The ultimate aim of all life is death.

From The World as Will and Representation

Life is a constant striving.

From The World as Will and Representation

Happiness consists in the absence of pain.

From The World as Will and Representation

Will is the thing-in-itself.

From The World as Will and Representation

A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.

From The World as Will and Representation

Art is the most effective means of escaping the will.

From The World as Will and Representation

Compassion is the basis of morality.

From The World as Will and Representation

We can do nothing but choose.

From The World as Will and Representation