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Arthur Schopenhauer

“However, for the man who studies to gain insight, books and studies are merely rungs of the ladder on which he climbs to the summit of knowledge. As soon as a rung has raised him up one step, he leaves it behind. On the other hand, the many who study in order to fill their memory do not use the rungs of the ladder for climbing, but take them off and load themselves with them to take away, rejoicing at the increasing weight of the burden. They remain below forever, because they bear what should have bourne them.”

Arthur Schopenhauer, The World as Will and Representation, Volume II
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The World as Will and Representation, Volume II The World as Will and Representation, Volume II by Arthur Schopenhauer
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