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“I have no right to call myself one who knows. I was one who seeks, and I still am, but I no longer seek in the stars or in books; I’m beginning to hear the teachings of my blood pulsing within me. My story isn’t pleasant, it’s not sweet and harmonious like the invented stories; it tastes of folly and bewilderment, of madness and dream, like the life of all people who no longer want to lie to themselves.”
~Hermann Hesse
25 comments
ojoo says:
Sep 27, 2014
I resonate with this so strongly. and I love Herman Hesse.
Darshna says:
Sep 28, 2014
Beautiful
dancing tree says:
Sep 28, 2014
<3
--- says:
Sep 29, 2014
This reflects my current thoughts.
Rouli says:
Sep 29, 2014
Impresionante!
konstantina says:
Sep 29, 2014
feels so good, in my heart and soul
Vanessa says:
Sep 29, 2014
This resonates with me on every level. Thank you for this amazing little gem! Much love.
Kathe says:
Sep 30, 2014
I don’t know if I can give up my books but I really get what Hesse is saying. The way of the shaman, living and learning…that is ultimately what we can do.
Kaylin says:
Sep 30, 2014
I too, no longer lie to myself. No more pacifying others by agreeing with their delusions.
Lilly says:
Oct 23, 2014
Beautiful! Thank you.
Blessings.
Monica says:
Oct 30, 2014
Just popped in to say hi and say how good your site is looking. Big Hesse fan, think I’ve read everything of his.
peace and peacepipes ;)
Julian says:
Nov 3, 2014
My favorite book, love you Hesse!!! This part and the very beggining of the book is enough to make me feel myself again!! <3
Doris says:
Dec 1, 2014
I’m inspired by these words….. for me…… , the emotion expressed feels like courage.
Thank you
moongirl says:
Jan 10, 2015
beautiful beautiful and so true. this journey is magnificent!
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Mar 12, 2015
Beautiful
Madison says:
Oct 5, 2015
Yes!
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Apr 23, 2016
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Nov 25, 2019
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