Without words, without writing and without books there would be no history, there could be no concept of humanity.
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Every age, every culture, every custom and tradition has its own character, its own weakness and its own strength, its beauties and cruelties it accepts certain sufferings as matters of course, puts up patiently with certain evils. Human life is reduced to real suffering, to hell, only when two ages, two cultures and religions overlap.Hermann Hesse
The man of power is ruined by power, the man of money by money, the submissive man by subservience, the pleasure seeker by pleasure.
Hermann Hesse
He does not educate children but rejoices in their happiness
Hermann Hesse
You are only afraid if you are not in harmony with yourself. People are afraid because they have never owned up to themselves.
Hermann Hesse
Solitude is independence.
Hermann Hesse
All men are prepared to accomplish the incredible if their ideals are threatened.
Hermann Hesse
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