Words do not express thoughts very well. They always become a little different immediately after they are expressed, a little distorted, a little foolish. Hermann Hesse distortexpressfoolish Change image and share on social
It is not our purpose to become each other; it is to recognize each other, to learn to see the other and honor him for what he is. Hermann Hesse honorlearnpurpose Change image and share on social
Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go. Hermann Hesse holdletmake Change image and share on social
What constitutes a real, live human being is more of a mystery than ever these days, and men each one of whom is a valuable, unique experiment on the part of nature are shot down wholesale. Hermann Hesse constitutedayexperiment Change image and share on social
To be able to throw one's self away for the sake of a moment, to be able to sacrifice years for a woman's smile - that is happiness. Hermann Hesse happinessmomentsacrifice Change image and share on social
What could I say to you that would be of value, except that perhaps you seek too much, that as a result of your seeking you cannot find. Hermann Hesse findresultseek Change image and share on social
I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value. Hermann Hesse badbelievefortune Change image and share on social
Within us there is someone who knows everything, wills everything, does everything better than we ourselves. Hermann Hesse wills Change image and share on social
There is, so I believe, in the essence of everything, something that we cannot call learning. There is, my friend, only a knowledge - that is everywhere. Hermann Hesse callessencefriend Change image and share on social