Quote by Hermann Hesse

I have no desire to walk on water," said Siddhartha. "Let the old shramanas satisfy themselves with such skills.

— Hermann Hesse

“When you throw a rock into the water, it will speed on the fastest course to the bottom of the water. This is how…

— 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…

— Hermann Hesse

“You don't have to walk on water, it's how you walk on land.”

— Jason Crabb

“But he, Siddhartha, was not a source of joy for himself, he found no delight in himself. Walking the rosy paths of the fig…

— Hermann Hesse

“The father touched Siddhartha's shoulder. 'You will go into the forest,' he said, 'and become a Samana. If you find bliss in the forest,…

— Hermann Hesse

“Walking on water is easy if you know where to step.”

— Peter Tieryas

Siddhartha has one single goal-to become empty, to become empty of thirst, desire, dreams, pleasure and sorrow-to let the Self die. No longer to…

— Hermann Hesse

“I remember sitting and meditating beside a slow flowing river in India, and I got the feeling that this river could teach me all…

— Swami Dhyan Giten

“Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse,”

— Robin S. Sharma