Dreams Quote by Hermann Hesse
““A goal stood before Siddhartha, a single goal: to become empty, empty of thirst, empty of wishing, empty of dreams, empty of joy and sorrow. Dead to himself, not to be a self any more, to find tranquility with an emptied heard, to be open to miracles in unselfish thoughts, that was his goal. Once all of my self was overcome and had died, once every desire and every urge was silent in the heart, then the ultimate part of me had to awake, the innermost of my being, which is no longer my self, the great secret.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, 1922
The ultimate aim is to empty oneself of all desires, achieving a state of tranquility and openness to the miraculous.
In simple terms: Let go of desires for inner peace.
Key Takeaway
Practice detachment to discover deeper self.
Themes
detachment
spirituality
inner peace
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- personal crises
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
self‑transcendence
mindfulness
emptiness
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires hold you back?
- How can you cultivate emptiness without losing vitality?
A Different Perspective
Complete self‑emptying may be unrealistic for most; balance is needed.
