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Quote by Hermann Hesse

“In any case, the most lively young people become the best old people, not those who pretend to be as wise as grandfathers while they are still at school.”

Book:Gertrude

Work

Gertrude

Gertrude is a narrative that delves into the complexities of human connections and the search for self. The story follows the life of Gertrude, a character whose journey is marked by personal growth and introspection. 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

“Christopher Robin was home by this time, because it was the afternoon, and he was so glad to see them that they stayed there until very nearly tea-time, and then they had a Very Nearly tea, which is one you forget about afterwards, and hurried on to Pooh Corner, so as to see Eeyore before it was too late to have a Proper Tea with Owl.”

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Author:A. A. Milne

“It's impossible to explain to a Yankee what `tacky' is. They simply have no word for it up north, but my God, do they ever need one.”

Needs Impossible Yankees Tacky Up North

Book:The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, and The Prince of Tides: Three Classic Novels in One Collection

Source: The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, and The Prince of Tides: Three Classic Novels in One Collection

“Dad? Um, listen. I have kind of a crazy story for you.”

Kind Stories Crazy Dad

Book:Ten Things We Shouldn't Have Done

Source: Ten Things We Shouldn't Have Done

“Peter was not very well during the evening. His mother put him to bed, and made some chamomile tea: "One table-spoonful to be taken at bedtime.”