Findings Quote by Hermann Hesse
“When someone is seeking,” said Siddartha, “It happens quite easily that he only sees the thing that he is seeking; that he is unable to find anything, unable to absorb anything, because he is only thinking of the thing he is seeking, because he has a goal, because he is obsessed with his goal. Seeking means: to have a goal; but finding means: to be free, to be receptive, to have no goal. You, O worthy one, are perhaps indeed a seeker, for in striving towards your goal, you do not see many things that are under your nose.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, 1922
Obsessive goal‑seeking blinds us to other possibilities; true finding requires openness and freedom from desire.
In simple terms: Goals can blind; openness frees.
Key Takeaway
Practice openness and let go of rigid goals.
Themes
mindfulness
goal‑setting
freedom
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative work
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
attachment
perception
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- What goals are limiting your view?
- How can you stay receptive while pursuing?
A Different Perspective
Letting go may feel aimless or insecure.
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