Agreement Quote by Hermann Hesse
“Therefore, I see whatever exists as good, death is to me like life, sin like holiness, wisdom like foolishness, everything has to be as it is, everything only requires my consent, only my willingness, my loving agreement, to be good for me, to do nothing but work for my benefit, to be unable to ever harm me.”
About This Quote
A worldview that equates all existence with personal benefit, denying any external moral hierarchy, and seeking only self‑aligned outcomes.
In simple terms: Self‑centric acceptance of reality.
Key Takeaway
All is good if it serves me.
Themes
subjective morality
self‑interest
determinism
acceptance
egoism
rejection of external standards
Mood
defiant
self‑assured
isolated
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- making decisions without external validation
- navigating ethical dilemmas by personal gain
- responding to loss by reframing value
- seeking comfort in self‑approval
Key Concepts
personal consent
benefit orientation
moral inversion
autonomy
Practical Applications
- personal coaching to reframe setbacks
- philosophical counseling for ego‑centric beliefs
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to deem everything good for oneself?
- How might this view affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Such a stance can ignore societal harm and erode collective responsibility.
![“Look at what I am proposing, and we [wih Bernie Sanders] have a vigorous agreement here. We both want to reign in the excesses of Wall Street. I also want to reign in the excesses of Johnson Controls that we bailed out when they were an autoparts company, and we saved the auto industry, and now…” quote by Hillary Clinton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea8/hillary-clinton-51_agreement_look-at-what-i-am-proposing-and-we-wih-b_49820.jpg)
