Quotes By Hermann Hesse

Words do not express thoughts very well. They always become a little different immediately after they are expressed, a little distorted, a little foolish.

The truth is lived, not taught.

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

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.

One never reaches home, but wherever friendly paths intersect the whole world looks like home for a time.

You are only afraid if you are not in harmony with yourself. People are afraid because they have never owned up to themselves.