Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

In the sphere of thought, absurdity and perversity remain the masters of the world, and their dominion is suspended only for brief periods.

Summary

This quote suggests that in the realm of ideas and reasoning, irrationality and wickedness prevail. It implies that despite occasional periods of rationality and goodness, absurdity and perversity consistently govern the world of thoughts.

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Absurdity

By Arthur Schopenhauer

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