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“Cependant, avec un peu de zèle et quelque effort, je pouvais lire Platon, résoudre des calculs trigonométriques ou suivre une analyse chimique. Mais j’étais incapable d’une chose seulement : tirer de mon être le but obscur et me le représenter, comme le faisaient les autres qui savaient avec certitude vouloir être professeur ou juge, médecin ou artiste, et pendant combien de temps, et quels avantages ils retireraient de ces professions.”

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Hermann Hesse
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

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