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美文阅读 | 鸟兽不可与同群 Birds and Beasts as Companions (冰心)

2025/4/19
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This chapter begins with an introduction to the podcast and then delves into a quote by Herman Hesse about finding meaning in good and bad fortune. Hesse's biography and notable works are also briefly discussed, highlighting his Nobel Prize win and the quote's origin in his novel, Siddhartha.
  • Herman Hesse's quote: "I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value."
  • Hesse's biography: born 1877, died 1962, German-Swiss novelist and poet, Nobel Prize winner.
  • Quote's origin: Hesse's novel, Siddhartha, published 1919-1922

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Daily Quote

I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value. (Herman Hesse)

Poem of the Day

The Peace of Wild Things

By Wendell Berry

Beauty of Words

鸟兽不可与同群

冰心