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61 " That woman is by nature meant to obey may be seen by the fact that every woman who is placed in the unnatural position of complete independence; immediately attaches herself to some man, by whom she allows herself to be guided and ruled. It is because she needs a lord and master. If she is young, it will be a lover; if she is old, a priest. "
― Arthur Schopenhauer , Studies in Pessimism: The Essays
62 " Time is continually pressing upon us, never letting us take breath, but always coming after us, like a taskmaster with a whip. "
63 " our memory of joys and sorrows is always imperfect, and they become a matter of indifference to us as soon as they are over. "
64 " Unless suffering is the direct and immediate object of life, our existence must entirely fail of its aim. "
65 " The theoretical philosopher transforms life into ideas. The practical philosopher transforms ideas into life; he acts, therefore, in a thoroughly reasonable manner; he is consistent, regular, deliberate; he is never hasty or passionate; he never allows himself to be influenced by the impression of the moment. "