We can come to look upon the deaths of our enemies with as much regret as we feel for those of our friends, namely, when we miss their existence as witnesses to our success.
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Every satisfaction he attains lays the seeds of some new desire, so that there is no end to the wishes of each individual will.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Desires are endless; achieving satisfaction only leads to new wants.
Arthur Schopenhauer's quote reflects the philosophical idea that human desires are insatiable. Every time we fulfill a desire or achieve a goal, it often gives rise to another desire, leading to a perpetual cycle of wanting and striving that defines human experience.
Themes
DesireSatisfactionWishesHuman NaturePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about ambition and growth.
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