In short, Schopenhauer divides the pain of life into three types: one is the pain caused by physical patients; Second, the pain caused by lack (including material and desire satisfaction); The third is boredom-after the lack is solved, it will inevitably fall into another abyss of pain. So generally speaking, the pain of life is positive in nature, while happiness is negative in nature. To achieve a happy life, Schopenhauer's "prescription" is as follows: First, it is best to have natural and complete physical conditions and good living habits. Second, reduce the requirements for desires and material desires, from pursuing happiness to how to avoid possible pain, and actively cultivate spiritual richness. Third, explore and implement your own interests and specialties.

Many famous aphorisms in Schopenhauer's The Wisdom of Life are rarely seen in the current mass media, and even run counter to popular sayings, but people often feel ecstatic and awake after reading and thinking!

Philosophy books are usually the most difficult and boring to read. But Schopenhauer's books, like prose, are very smooth and comfortable to read, and there are no common problems such as affectation and obscurity in many philosophical works. The greatness of philosophy lies in the truth that it shows across time and space. The Wisdom of Life was published in 1850, but in my opinion, it is written for people now, for busy and heavy people in China, and even for me.

Like many great figures, Schopenhauer is little known and his published books are neglected, but his thoughts and works become more and more great with the passage of time. "The best gifts are usually the least appreciated; Most people in the world regard the worst as the best. " I noticed that Schopenhauer was highly respected by great philosophers (such as Nietzsche and Freud), writers (Tolstoy and Turgenev) and artists (Wagner). Although Schopenhauer has never been married, his life is quiet and happy. Although brilliant, he lived in seclusion all the year round, indifferent to fame and fortune, and died peacefully in his later years. He used his personal life to practice the meaning of his last book, The Wisdom of Life.

Reading the book The Wisdom of Life by Schopenhauer, a great German philosopher, made me feel enlightened.