Hermann Hesse Quotes

When someone seeks," said Siddhartha, "then it easily happens that his eyes see only the thing that he seeks, and he is able to find nothing, to take in nothing because he always thinks only about the thing he is seeking, because he has one goal, because he is obsessed with his goal. Seeking means: having a goal. But finding means: being free, being open, having no goal.

Hermann Hesse

Quotes to Explore

It was never the goal to be a solo performer. It was just something that made the most sense at the time.

Dan Deacon
- Time
- Never
- Goal
Our teachers are operating just as effective leaders in the business world do. They set a vision that most people think is crazy. They convince the kids why it's important to accomplish the goal. And they are totally relentless.

Wendy Kopp
- People
- World
- Important
During a game, it comes down to your mind - the pressure. There are loads of other aspects, too. Many people say taking penalties is easy, but when you're stood over one, that's not the case. It's in no way easy. The goal really does become a lot smaller.

Francesco Totti
- People
- Mind
- Game
I always work with a goal - and the goal is to improve as a player and a person. That, finally, is the most important thing of all.

Rafael Nadal
- Work
- Important
- Player
I'm really obsessed with the past.

Fisher Stevens
- Past
- Really
- Obsessed
I still get rejections - frequently - and my goal isn't to never fail, to never be turned down, but simply to succeed more often than I don't. And in order to do that, I have to constantly put myself out there, to judgment, critique, and rejection.

V. E. Schwab
- Myself
- Goal
- Succeed