We can come to look upon the deaths of our enemies with as much regret as we feel for those of our friends, namely, when we miss their existence as witnesses to our success.
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If a relationship is perfectly natural there will be a complete fusion of the happiness of both of you-owing to fellow-feeling and various other laws which govern our natures, this is, quite simply, the greatest happiness that can exist.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A natural relationship leads to shared happiness for both partners.
Arthur Schopenhauer suggests that in a perfectly natural relationship, the happiness of each partner is intertwined and dependent on one another. This connection, facilitated by empathy and the intrinsic laws of human nature, creates the highest form of happiness that one can achieve in life, emphasizing the importance of mutual understanding in relationships.
Themes
RelationshipHappinessNatureFusionEmpathy
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote at a wedding to emphasize the power of love.
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