Business people Quote by Hermann Hesse
““But I am thinking now of your favorite of whom you have talked to me sometimes, and read me, too, some of his letters, of Mozart. How was it with him in his day? Who controlled things in his times and ruled the roost and gave the tone and counted for something? Was it Mozart or the business people, Mozart or the average man? And in what fashion did he come to die and be buried? And perhaps, I mean, it has always been the same and always will be…Time and the world, money and power belong to the small people and the shallow people. To the rest, to the real men belongs nothing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Demian by Hermann Hesse, 1919
It reflects on how power and wealth are controlled by the shallow, leaving true worth to the overlooked.
In simple terms: Power goes to the shallow; real value to the humble.
Key Takeaway
Recognize worth beyond status.
Themes
power
wealth
humility
society
legacy
Mood
contemplative
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- career ambition
- artistic pursuit
- historical study
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
social critique
class dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly holds influence in your life?
- How do you value depth over status?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook individuals who wield genuine influence despite modest means.
