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“A thousand times I was ready to regret and take back my rash statement - yet it had been the truth.”

Quote by Hermann Hesse

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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

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