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“Happiness is a how not a what. A talent, not an object.”

Hermann Hesse · Happiness

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Hermann Hesse

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.

Good

Hermann Hesse

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.

Knowledge

Hermann Hesse

To study history means submitting to chaos and nevertheless retaining faith in order and meaning.

Faith

Hermann Hesse

Knowledge can be communicated, but not wisdom. One can find it, live it, be fortified by it, do wonders through it, but one cannot communicate and teach it.

Knowledge