The simple pleasures of life

Author's name: Hermann Hesse

"The ability to enjoy life's simple pleasures is closely linked to cultivating moderation. This is because this ability, being an innate trait in every human being, presupposes the existence of things that have been buried and forgotten in the hustle and bustle of modern life for the most part. By these things, I mean a certain degree of joy, the capacity to express love, and an appreciation for the poetry of things. These simple pleasures are buried under the rubble, scattered throughout the folds of daily life to such an extent that the feeble-minded are completely unaware of them, because they attract no attention, are not acknowledged, and require no expense." In a collection of reflections, anecdotes, and selected poems, Hermann Hesse shares his serene and delightful reflections, recounting personal stories of his experiences with love, loss, youth, old age, friendship, and betrayal. He tells us how he found happiness at times in books, and at other times in turning away from books and immersing himself in the flow of life.

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