"Schopenhauer's beautiful, exceptionally dark philosophy liberates us from the intolerable burden placed upon us by our contemporary optimism. The Essential Schopenhauer is a book to turn to when all others have failed." – Alain de Botton, bestselling author of The Consolations of Philosophy and How Proust Can Change Your Life
"Unquestionably one of the most profound and penetrating intellects." – New York Times
"A great philosopher" – The Guardian
"Schopenhauer's philosophy has had a special attraction for those who wonder about life's meaning, along with those engaged in music, literature, and the visual arts." – Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy