Suffering Quote by Hermann Hesse
““Oh, was not all suffering time, were not all forms of tormenting oneself and being afraid time, was not everything hard, everything hostile in the world gone and overcome as soon as one had overcome time, as soon as time would have been put out of existence by one's thoughts?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Demian, 1919
Suggests that overcoming the concept of time through thought can end suffering and hostility.
In simple terms: Overcoming time mentally ends suffering.
Key Takeaway
Transform perception of time to reduce pain.
Themes
psychology
philosophy
spirituality
self‑growth
time perception
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
mindfulness
subjective reality
existential freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How does changing thought change experience?
- What practices help transcend time?
A Different Perspective
Time is still a physical constraint for many.
