Arthur Schopenhauer: Alles Wollen entspringt aus Bedürfnis, also aus Mangel, also aus Leiden.

Alles Wollen entspringt aus Bedürfnis, also aus Mangel, also aus Leiden. — Arthur Schopenhauer

Alles Wollen entspringt aus Bedürfnis, also aus Mangel, also aus Leiden.

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