There is nothing to be got in the world anywhere; privation and pain pervade it, and boredom lies in wait at every corner for those who have escaped them. Moreover, wickedness usually reigns, and folly does all the talking. Fate is cruel, and human beings are pathetic.

Arthur Schopenhauer
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I don’t believe that there is anything in the world that can’t be acquired anywhere. However, when you live in a world where success seems like a stranger, you must make an effort to reach out and take what you want. You must also make an effort to find people who can help you when you are down. Life is often cruel; however, it is also often rewarding.

Source: Parerga And Paralipomena

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