Skip to content

Age Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

“A poet or philosopher should have no fault to find with his age if it only permits him to do his work undisturbed in his own corner; nor with his fate if the corner granted him allows of his following his vocation without having to think about other people.” quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
Download Open image
“A poet or philosopher should have no fault to find with his age if it only permits him to do his work undisturbed in his own corner; nor with his fate if the corner granted him allows of his following his vocation without having to think about other people.”

Arthur Schopenhauer

About This Quote

Source Philosophical Essay: "On the Freedom of the Will", 1839

A creator should work undisturbed by age or fate, focusing on vocation without external distractions.

In simple terms: Artists need freedom from age and fate to work.

Key Takeaway

Seek environments that protect creative focus.

Themes

creativity autonomy focus

Mood

introspective determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • painting
  • research
  • solo work

Key Concepts

existentialism artistic freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you guard your creative space?
  • What boundaries help you stay undisturbed?
A Different Perspective

External pressures can still infiltrate and disrupt focus.

2.4 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by Arthur Schopenhauer

Explore all 791 Arthur Schopenhauer quotes

More Age quotes

Browse all 18,948 Age quotes