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Biography - Hermann Hesse:

German-born poet, novelist, and painter.
Born: 1877 - Died: 1962
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: Germany
Germany

Now, true humor begins when a man ceases to take himself seriously.
Hermann Hesse


Translation

Translation

(German, French)



German
Nun, aller höhere Humor fängt damit an, dass man die eigene Person nicht mehr ernst nimmt.
Hermann Hesse

French
Tout humour un peu élevé commence par cesser de prendre au sérieux sa propre personne.
Hermann Hesse



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Quotes for: humour


Quotes

Quotes about humour:


You shall learn to laugh. Now, all higher humor begins with this, that one no longer takes one's person seriously.
Hermann Hesse / 





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Just as true humor is laughter at oneself, true humanity is knowledge of oneself.
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Humor is the first of the gifts to perish in a foreign tongue.
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Hermann Hesse / 





So that the possible emerges, the impossible must be tried again and again.
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Opponents often need each other more than friends, for without wind, the mills won't run.
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Truly there is no wise man. Who does not know the dark.
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