This actual world of what is knowable, in which we are and which is in us, remains both the material and the limit of our consideration." - Meaning and context.">
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Vol I, Ch. 4, The World As Will: Second Aspect, § 53, as translated by Eric F. J. Payne (1958)
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This actual world of what is knowable, in which we are and which is in us, remains both the material and the limit of our consideration.

— Arthur Schopenhauer

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Source: Wikiquote: "Arthur Schopenhauer" (Quotes, The World as Will and Representation (1819; 1844; 1859): Quotations from translations of Welt als Wille und Vorstellung (first edition published in 1819, the second in 1844, the third in 1859; certain quotes appear only in specific editions) – Also translated as The World as Will and Idea – Full translation online at Wikisource) The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed January 26, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app
Arthur Schopenhauer

About Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer (22 February 1788 – 21 September 1860) was a German philosopher, most famous for his work The World as Will and Representation (1819).

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