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Quote by Hermann Hesse

“And what is called history at school, and all we learn by heart there about heroes and geniuses and great deeds and fine emotions, is all nothing but a swindle invented by the schoolmasters for educational reasons to keep children occupied for a given number of years. It has always been so and always will be.”

Book:Steppenwolf

Work

Steppenwolf

A complex narrative that delves into themes of identity, alienation, and 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

“We feel the urge to tell the truth as we see it. But we should try to accomplish this without judgemental condemnations that hurt others. Again, when we remember that what we perceive in another is a reflection of ourselves, we become less judgemental. So when we freely express harsh judgement of another, we are in effect talking about those aspects of ourselves that trouble us the most.”

Feels Should Trying Remember Hurt Talking Trouble Effects Reflection Aspect Accomplish Perceive Judgement Telling The Truth Urges Harsh Condemnation Judgemental

Author:Shirley MacLaine

“But feeling is so different from knowing. My common sense tells me all you can say, but there are times when common sense has no power over me. Common nonsense takes possession of my soul.”

Different Soul Feelings Common Knowing Possession Common Sense My Soul Nonsense

Book:ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - Complete Collection: ALL 14 Books in One Volume (Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Rainbow Valley, The Story Girl, Chronicles of Avonlea and more): Including Letters and Autobiography of Lucy Maud Montgomery

Source: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - Complete Collection: ALL 14 Books in One Volume (Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Rainbow Valley, The Story Girl, Chronicles of Avonlea and more): Including Letters and Autobiography of Lucy Maud Montgomery

“There's nothing like being on a massive-budget film where you don't know anything, and there's a million people, and no one's communicating.”

People Knows Film Millions Communicate Budgets Massive

Author:Hugo Weaving

“At a time of massive inequality, I think we can raise substantial sums of revenue to address the needs of working families, the elderly, and the children, by asking those people who are doing phenomenally well to start paying their fair share.”

People Thinking Needs Wells Children Share Fairs Asking Raises Inequality Addresses Massive Revenue Elderly Fair Share

Author:Bernie Sanders

“In my view, there is no justice when the 15 wealthiest people in this country in the last two years, saw their wealth increase by $170 billion. That is more wealth acquired in a two year period than is owned by the bottom 130 million Americans.”

People Years Two Country Lasts Wealth Justice Views Millions Saws Periods Increase Bottom Billions Two Years

Author:Bernie Sanders

“It would, I think, be hard for anyone to make the case that the United States is a just society or anything close to a just society. In America today, there is massive injustice in terms of income and wealth inequality. Injustice is rampant.”