Arthur Schopenhauer: A reproach can only hurt if it hits the mark. Whoever knows that he does not deserve a reproach can treat it with contem

A reproach can only hurt if it hits the mark. Whoever knows that he does not des — Arthur Schopenhauer

A reproach can only hurt if it hits the mark. Whoever knows that he does not deserve a reproach can treat it with contempt.

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