Cease Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
“He who lives to see two or three generations is like a man who sits some time in the conjurer's booth at a fair, and witnesses the performance twice or thrice in succession. The tricks were meant to be seen only once; and when they are no longer a novelty and cease to deceive, their effect is gone.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Parerga and Paralipomena, 1851
Seeing the same illusion repeatedly loses its power; novelty fuels belief, and without it, the trick fails.
In simple terms: Repeated exposure dulls impact; novelty sustains belief.
Key Takeaway
Seek fresh perspectives to keep ideas alive.
Themes
illusion
novelty
perception
time
generations
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- marketing
- political rhetoric
- personal relationships
- educational teaching
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How does novelty affect your belief system?
- Can you maintain wonder in routine?
A Different Perspective
Even with novelty, some patterns persist and can be exploited.
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