Becoming Quote by Hermann Hesse
“Whether it is good or evil, whether life in itself is pain or pleasure, whether it is uncertain-that it may perhaps be this is not important-but the unity of the world, the coherence of all events, the embracing of the big and the small from the same stream, from the same law of cause, of becoming and dying.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Demian by Hermann Hesse, 1919
The quote reflects on the insignificance of moral judgments and personal pain compared to the overarching unity and causal flow of existence.
In simple terms: Unity of all events outweighs good or evil.
Key Takeaway
Focus on the larger pattern, not isolated judgments.
Themes
philosophy
existentialism
unity
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic study
- spiritual practice
- creative writing
Key Concepts
causality
holism
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing unity change personal choices?
- Can we ignore good and evil entirely?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook individual agency and moral responsibility.
