Hermann Hesse

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Biography : German-born poet, novelist, and painter.
Born: 1877 - Died: 1962
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: Germany
Germany

Germany

Hermann Hesse - Quotes

You shall learn to laugh. Now, all higher humor begins with this, that one no longer takes one's person seriously.
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I wanted only to live in accord with the promptings which came from my true self. Why was that so very difficult?
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So that the possible emerges, the impossible must be tried again and again.
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impossible

The really great men in the history of the world have all either known how to meditate or have unconsciously found their way to the place to which meditation leads us.
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meditation

Opponents often need each other more than friends, for without wind, the mills won't run.
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Truly there is no wise man. Who does not know the dark.
Hermann Hesse - In the fog /

sage

Words do not express thoughts very well. They always become a little different immediately they are expressed, a little distorted, a little foolish. And yet it also pleases me and seems right that what is of value and wisdom to one man seems nonsense to another.
Hermann Hesse

Now, true humor begins when a man ceases to take himself seriously.
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