Who travels far will often see things Far removed from what was believed as Truth.
Interpretation
Travel broadens perspectives and challenges preconceived notions of truth.
This quote by Hermann Hesse emphasizes that extensive travel exposes individuals to diverse cultures, ideas, and experiences, often revealing that what one once considered to be absolute truths may not hold up under scrutiny. As people journey into new territories, they frequently encounter alternative viewpoints that can reshape their understanding of the world.
In practice
In a motivational speech about personal growth and exploration.
I shall no longer be instructed by the Yoga Veda or the Aharva Veda, or the ascetics, or any other doctrine whatsoever. I shall learn from myself, be a pupil of myself; I shall get to know myself, the mystery of Siddhartha." He looked around as if he were seeing the world for the first time.
That is where my dearest and brightest dreams have ranged β to hear for the duration of a heartbeat the universe and the totality of life in its mysterious, innate harmony.
I, also, would like to look and smile, sit and walk like that, so free, so worthy, so restrained, so candid, so childlike and mysterious. A man only looks and walks like that when he has conquered his Self. I also will conquer my Self.
You're quite right there," he said. "I have practiced abstinence myself for years, and had my time of fasting, too, but now I find myself once more beneath the sign of Aquarius, a dark and humid constellation.
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.
Despair is the result of each earnest attempt to go through life with virtue, justice and understanding, and to fulfill their requirements. Children live on one side of despair, the awakened on the other side.
Your freedom when it loses its fetters becomes itself the fetter of a greater freedom.
The personal things should be left out of platforms at conventions. You can argue yourself blue in the face, and you're not going to change each other's minds. It's a waste of your time and my time.
I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
In every case, the remedy is to take action. Get clear about exactly what it is that you need to learn and exactly what you need to do to learn it. BEING CLEAR KILLS FEAR. Make it thy business to know thyself, which is the most difficult lesson in the world.
All paths lead nowhere, so it is important to choose a path that has heart.
Sleep makes the silence and the terrible fear go by more quickly, helps pass the time, since it's impossible to kill.
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