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A Quote by Hermann Hesse on hesse, reading, writing, books, consciousness, and history

"For even the most childish intoxication with progress will soon be forced to recognize that writing and books have a function that is eternal. It will become evident that formulations in words and the handling on of these formulations through writing are not only important aids but actually the only means by which humanity can have a history and continuing consciousness of itself." (Hesse in Reading in Bed, ed. by Steven Gilbar, 1974)

Hermann Hesse : German writer, winner of 1946 Nobel prize for literature
Hermann Hesse (1877 - 1962)
Source: Gilbar, Steven: "Reading in Bed"
Contributed by: Jared G.. More quotes added by jaBuddha from all sources
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