Rare person Quote by Arthur Schopenhaur
““No difference of rank, position, or birth is so great as the gulf that spearates the countless millions who use their head only in the service of their belly, in other words, look upon it as an instrument of the will, and those very few and rare persons who have the courage to say: No! It is too good for that; my head shall be active only in its own service; it shall try to comprehend the wondrous and varied spectacle of this world, and then reproduce it in some form, whether as art or as literature, that may answer to my character as an individual. These are the truly noble, the real noblesse of the world. The others are serfs and go with the soil. Of course, I am here referring to those who have not only the courage, but also the call, and therfore the right, to order the head to quit the service of the will; with a result that proves the sacrifice to have been worth the making. In the case of those to whom all this can only partially apply, the gulf is not so wide; but even though their talent be small, so long as it is real, there will always be a sharp line of demarcation between them and the millions.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The World as Will and Representation, Arthur Schopenhauer, 1818
True nobility lies in using the mind for personal growth and creation, not merely for satisfying basic desires.
In simple terms: Nobility is thinking for oneself, not just for survival.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate independent thought and creative expression.
Themes
philosophy
creativity
individualism
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- artistic pursuits
- personal development
- career advancement
- leadership
Key Concepts
Will
art
literature
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you free your mind from everyday demands?
- What creative outlet nurtures your true self?
A Different Perspective
Even the most talented may still be limited by societal constraints.
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