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Quote by Gunter Grass

“I had an uncle who was a postal official at the Polish post office in Gdansk. He was one of the defenders of the Polish postal service and, after it capitulated, was shot by the Germans under the provisions of martial law. Suddenly he was no longer a member of the family, and we were no longer allowed to play with his children.”

Author

Gunter Grass

German novelist, poet, playwright, and painter. Known for his unique literary style and profound reflections on German history. His works include 'The Tin Drum' and 'Cat and Mouse', among others. more

“I was assigned to the Waffen-SS but was never involved in any crime. Besides, I always felt the need to write about my experiences in a larger context one day. This has only developed recently, now that I have overcome my inner aversion to writing an autobiography in the first place, specifically one having to do with my younger years.”

Needs Writing Years Firsts Felt Crime Involved One Day Overcoming Autobiography Aversion

Author:Gunter Grass

“Each one of us must make his own true way, and when we do, that way will express the universal way.”

Way Universal Individuality

Author:Shunryu Suzuki

“The world is its own magic.”

World Magic

Book:Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Source: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

“If you cannot bow to Buddha, you cannot be a Buddha. It is arrogance.”

Ifs Arrogance Bows