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"Schopenhauer is not simply a moralist writing in his study and applying abstract principles to the conduct of thought and action, but is also in a large measure a man of the world, with a firm grasp of the actual, and is therefore able to speak in a way which, to use Bacon's phrase, comes home to men's business and bosoms. The essentially practical character of his ' Wisdom of Life' is evidenced by his frequent recourse to illustrations, and his singularly apt use of them.…This allusive, illustrative method of treatment gives to his work a special charm in which similar treatises are, as a rule, deficient. Mr. Bailey Saunders' introductory essay adds much to the value and interest of a singularly suggestive volume." —Manchester Examiner.

"Schopenhauer, as seen through the medium of Mr. Saunders' translation, might easily become a widely-read and popular preacher among us.… We are very much indebted to Mr. Saunders for his neat little essay as an introduction to an author interesting and easily understanded of the people."—Cambridge Review.