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.”
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.
Seek environments that protect creative focus.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- painting
- research
- solo work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you guard your creative space?
- What boundaries help you stay undisturbed?
External pressures can still infiltrate and disrupt focus.