In his classic Julius Ceasar William Shakespeare wrote that "cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never
tastes death but once." I have no evidence as to whether Schopenhauer was a coward or a valiant person. What I know is that as a philosopher Schopenhauer will probably never die. In this little compilation of quotes, the reader will see the man (Schopenhauer) well and alive in his own words 150 years after his "death". This little book consists of ten brief sections, all packed with words of wisdom and
insights that are permanent. The knowledgeable reader will probably already know Schopenhauer''s influence on literature, philosophy, politics, and the arts. The advantage of the quotes in this book is that it brings the novice up-to-date, and more. For example, Schopenhauer was among the first to recognize the irrational sphere of the universe, which greatly benefited subsequent studies into the science and mathematics of complex and chaotic phenomena. Such studies clarify systems approaches to problem-solving. After reading this book, I am no longer surprised why Schopenhauer was one of Albert Einstein''s and Milton Friedman''s favorite philosophers, to mention only two. This book of quotes is not for the mindless; there is a lot of cynicism, and even a bend towards
pessimism. For the open-minded reader, pessimism is the opposite side of reasoned optimism. This book is for everyone – and for keeps