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“Within Siddhartha there slowly grew and ripened the knowledge of what wisdom really was and the goal of his long seeking. It was nothing but a preparation of the soul, a capacity, a secret art of thinking, feeling and breathing thoughts of unity at every moment of life. This thought matured in him…” quote by Hermann Hesse
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““Within Siddhartha there slowly grew and ripened the knowledge of what wisdom really was and the goal of his long seeking. It was nothing but a preparation of the soul, a capacity, a secret art of thinking, feeling and breathing thoughts of unity at every moment of life. This thought matured in him slowly, and it was reflected in Vasudeva's old childlike face: harmony, knowledge of the eternal perfection of the world, and unity.””

Hermann Hesse

About This Quote

Source Novel: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, 1922

The quote describes the gradual awakening to deep wisdom, seeing unity and harmony as the soul’s true preparation.

In simple terms: Wisdom grows slowly, revealing unity and harmony.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner unity and awareness.

Themes

spirituality self‑discovery philosophy

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • daily reflection
  • seeking purpose

Key Concepts

mindfulness holistic perception inner harmony

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply this unity in everyday decisions?
  • What practices help you feel this harmony?
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May overlook practical action in favor of abstract contemplation.

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