Recently, recommended by a friend, I began to read this book. I thought I would be as hesitant as other western literature, let alone philosophical works. But after reading it, I found that it was in line with my sad tonality. The book discusses from six aspects: people themselves, people's belonging, people's status, speculation and proverbs. It seems that every word in the book is worth remembering. It's all famous sayings and epigrams. Fill in the words with some excerpts.

1. This emptiness is the real source of boredom. It is always eager for external stimulation, hoping to give the mind an excuse to get rid of it. Therefore, they are not picky about the choice of stimulation. The nature of their social interaction and conversation, as well as their chatting at the door and looking out of the window, can be proved everywhere.

The fuller a person's heart is, the less he needs others-the less others can do for him, which is why a high degree of wisdom can make people unsociable.

We shouldn't expect too much from others, or generally don't expect too much from the outside world. Happiness obtained from the outside world is uncertain, unreliable and depends on luck. In this way, our mood will change with the changes of external things, so we should try our best to find the source of happiness from ourselves. Most people put their lifelong happiness outside themselves, such as their property, status, spouse, children, friends, clubs and so on. Once those things outside themselves are lost or disappointed, their foundation of happiness will be destroyed. Their focus is not on themselves. Whenever their wishes and fantasies change, their focus will change.

If we have enough money to be self-sufficient, we should regard it as a barrier against disasters and misfortunes. We should not take it as proof that we can have fun in this world, or think that money should be spent like this. Many people who make money by talent think that their talent is eternal capital, and the money they earn is only the profit of the principal, so they spend as much as they earn, which is often the case in the art world. But the business world is different. Businessmen's money is a tool to make money.

Everyone's real existence is in his own skin, not in other people's opinions, which will greatly increase our sense of happiness.

6. People's abilities can only be brought into full play in the community. When our consciousness has not yet developed, we will find a deep desire to be regarded as a useful member of society by others, that is, to be able to perform our duties as human beings and gain social rights and interests. But it will soon be found that whether a person is useful in society depends not on his own views, but on the views of others, so it is very valuable for people to try their best to make others feel good about themselves.

7. A good person does not represent a small part of someone, but refers to the whole, and he is complete in himself. An ordinary society is like a band composed of trumpets playing seven pieces of music. Each speaker has only one note, and each note will play music when it appears at the right time. The monotonous sound from a single speaker can tell the psychological state of most people. There seems to be only one thought in a person's mind, and nothing else can hold it. Why are people so boring, why do they like to socialize, and why do humans live in groups? It is the monotony of one's personality that makes one feel unbearable. Let a lot of people get together and we get some results, including some music played by our mono tube. A wise man plays a solo instrument.

8. Life lies in movement, and we exist because our organisms are constantly moving. If we want to live wisely, we must constantly let ourselves do something, no matter what it is, as long as it is some practical or inner activity.

9. On this world stage, most people play a small role and then step down, while geniuses live a double life, being both actors and spectators.

10. What to do and what not to do. We, you, can't take anyone as an example, because no two situations and situations are the same examples, and the differences in personality also make what we do have special and individual significance. Once a person has seriously considered what to do, he should do it according to his own personality.

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There are many good words and sentences. This book can help you sort out your values, outlook on life, wealth and happiness systematically. Although some opinions are read from some soul series, I always feel that because of my admiration for Schopenhauer, I will be more convinced of every concept he said, so as to guide the dribs and drabs of life. So don't read the chicken soup in WeChat Push, because you read it today and forget it tomorrow. For philosophical thinking, we should dig deep and practice it repeatedly like a practical skill. It is a truth that can stand the test of time and a good literature that can experience different feelings in every era.

It's too late today, so stop talking. Read it again another day and write a true feeling.