Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes

I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity, of my dog; and I have similar experiences with mankind.

Arthur Schopenhauer

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• I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity, of my dog; and I have similar experiences with mankind.

  

  Arthur Schopenhauer
  • Mankind
  • Stupidity
  • Surprised