Hermann Hesse Quotes

German - Novelist July 2, 1877 - August 9, 1962

The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever will be born must destroy a world.

Hermann Hesse

Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.

Hermann Hesse

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

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

Without words, without writing and without books there would be no history, there could be no concept of humanity.

Hermann Hesse

Eternity is a mere moment, just long enough for a joke.

Hermann Hesse

When dealing with the insane, the best method is to pretend to be sane.

Hermann Hesse

Those who cannot think or take responsibility for themselves need, and clamor for, a leader.

Hermann Hesse