Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) in his famous work "Aphorisms" on the practical wisdom of life, addressing a wide readership, presents his teachings on how man can achieve happiness to the extent allowed by the adverse character of human life.

The present edition separately presents the extensive and independent fifth chapter of the "Aphorisms". In this, Schopenhauer offers the reader a handbook of practical wisdom in the form of a series of advice, which, thanks to the penetrating and critical spirit of its author, maintains its relevance even today.