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  • What give all that is tragic, whatever its form, the characteristic of the sublime, is the first inkling of the knowledge that the world and life can give no satisfaction, and are not worth our investment in them. The tragic spirit consists in this. Accordingly it leads to resignation.
  • 3 years ago



    Tags : Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes , Giving Quotes , Sublime Quotes
  • Sublime places repeat in grand terms a lesson that ordinary life typically teaches viciously: that the universe is mightier than we are, that we are frail and temporary and have no alternative but to accept limitations on our will; that we must bow to necessities greater than ourselves.
  • 4 years ago



    Tags : Alain de Botton Quotes , Sublime Quotes , Bows Quotes