A quotation from Herman Hesse

Now the bourgeois treasures nothing more highly than the self (rudimentary as his may be). And so at the cost of intensity, he achieves his own preservation and security. His harvest is a quiet mind which he prefers to being possessed by God, as he does comfort to pleasure, convenience to liberty, and a pleasant temperature to that deathly inner consuming fire. The bourgeois is consequently by nature a creature of weak impulses; anxious, fearful of giving himself away and easy to rule. Therefore, he has substituted majority for power, law for force, and the polling booth for responsibility.
 
[Der Bürger nun schätzt nichts höher als das Ich (ein nur rudimentär entwickeltes Ich allerdings). Auf Kosten der Intensität also erreicht er Erhaltung und Sicherheit, statt Gottbesessenheit erntet er Gewissensruhe, statt Lust Behagen, statt Freiheit Bequemlichkeit, statt tödlicher Glut eine angenehme Temperatur. Der Bürger ist deshalb seinem Wesen nach ein Geschöpf von schwachem Lebensantrieb, ängstlich, jede Preisgabe seiner selbst fürchtend, leicht zu regieren. Er hat darum an Stelle der Macht die Majorität gesetzt, an Stelle der Gewalt das Gesetz, an Stelle der Verantwortung das Abstimmungsverfahren.]

Herman Hesse (1877-1962) German-born Swiss poet, novelist, painter
Steppenwolf, “Treatise of the Steppenwolf,” ch. 2 (1927) [tr Breighton (1929)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/hesse-herman/82858/

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Hesse, Herman - Steppenwolf, "Treatise of the Steppenwolf," ch. 2 (1927) [tr Breighton (1929)] | WIST Quotations

Now the bourgeois treasures nothing more highly than the self (rudimentary as his may be). And so at the cost of intensity, he achieves his own preservation and security. His harvest is a quiet mind which he prefers to being possessed by God, as he does comfort to pleasure, convenience…

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After the busy holiday season, introverts get their special day — a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy some peace and quiet. World Introvert Day is about understanding and appreciating the unique qualities of introverts, who often prefer calm environments and meaningful solitude over large social gatherings.

This day was inspired by German psychologist Felicitas Heyne in 2011, who chose January 2 as a perfect moment for introverts to breathe after the festive rush. It’s a reminder to respect their need for space and to celebrate their creativity, deep thinking, and quiet strength.

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Skip the party and spend quality alone time
Take a peaceful walk or meditate
Use your quiet moments to create — write, paint, or reflect
Introverts make up more than half of the world’s population, contributing thoughtful insight and calm energy. Today is the day to honor that.

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