More quotes by Hermann Hesse

"Without words, without writing and without books there would be no history, there could be no concept of humanity."
"Words do not express thoughts very well. They always become a little different immediately after they are expressed, a little distorted, a little foolish."
"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."
"Often it is the most deserving people who cannot help loving those who destroy them."
"Perhaps people like us cannot love. Ordinary people can - that is their secret."