This letter to philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer from his mum is the ultimate parental burn

John Plunkett. Updated April 22nd, 2020

Burn of the week – that week being the first week in November 1807 – is this letter sent by author Johanna Schopenhauer to her son, German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer.

Next level doesn’t quite do it justice.

‘Schopenhauer’s mom just absolutely letting him hear it,’ said @doltery over on Twitter.

Goes out to parents homeschooling their kids everywhere (bit harsh? Yes, probably).

“A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free.”
– Arthur Schopenhauer

Makes more sense now.

— Shashank Pratap Singh (@InfectdSunlight) April 21, 2020

Source @doltery