I call that man awake who, with conscious knowledge and understanding,…

Hermann Hesse
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I call that man awake who, with conscious knowledge and understanding, can perceive the deep unreasoning powers in his soul, his whole innermost strength, desire and weakness, and knows how to reckon with himself. ✨ Hermann Hesse (1959). Goldmund
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