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The realization that my problem was one that concerned all men, a problem of living and thinking, suddenly swept over me and i was overwhelmed by fear and respect as i suddenly saw and felt how deeply my own personal life and opinions were immersed in the eternal stream of great ideas. though it offered some confirmation and gratification, the realization was not really a joyful one. it was hard and had a harsh taste because it implied responsibility and no longer being allowed to be a child; it meant standing on one’s own feet.
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The Realization That My Problem Was One

Hermann Hesse
The realization that my problem was one that concerned all men, a problem of living and thinking, suddenly swept over me and i was overwhelmed by fear and respect as i suddenly saw and felt how deeply my own personal life and opinions were immersed in the eternal stream of great ideas. though it offered some confirmation and gratification, the realization was not really a joyful one. it was hard and had a harsh taste because it implied responsibility and no longer being allowed to be a child; it meant standing on one’s own feet.
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