Freedom Quote by Hermann Hesse

“Humanity came first for him, not a political party or movement, and he believed peace could be achieved only if people were given freedom to realise their humanitarian impulses.” quote by Hermann Hesse — Download Open image

““Humanity came first for him, not a political party or movement, and he believed peace could be achieved only if people were given freedom to realise their humanitarian impulses.””

Hermann Hesse

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Everything becomes a little different as soon as it is spoken out loud.

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“..it is useless for you to build walls and dormitories and chapels and churches. Death looks through the window and laughs..”

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