“The old man slowly raised himself from the piano stool, fixed those cheerful blue eyes piercingly and at the same time with unimaginable friendliness upon him, and said: "Making music together is the best way for two people to become friends. There is none easier. That is a fine thing. I hope you and I shall remain friends. Perhaps you too will learn how to make fugues, Joseph.”
Quote by Hermann Hesse
Work
The Glass Bead Game: (Magister Ludi) A Novel
Herbert Simon, a renowned philosopher and Nobel laureate, presents a thought-provoking narrative that intertwines the life of a solitary professor with the intricate and timeless game of the Glass Bead Game. This novel delves into themes of culture, knowledge, and the pursuit of intellectual excellence, offering a unique perspective on the human condition. more
Author
Hermann Hesse
Hermann Hesse was a German poet and novelist, born on July 2, 1877, and died on August 9, 1962. Known for his profound psychological descriptions and exploration of human nature, his works include classics such as 'Steppenwolf' and 'The Glass Bead Game'. more
You May Also Like
“What you want most you push away from you. You want more than you care to admit.”
Source: The Poems of Browning: 1841-1846
Source: The Memory of Water
“Give me a dollar or I'll spit on you.”
Source: There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom