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Quote by Hermann Hesse
English (Source)
In the life of the average person of our time, the few big holidays observed out of habit are the few occasions when he follows ideals. At New Year's, he shakes his head or sighs emotionally because of the impermanence of life and the rushing time, he celebrates Easter and Pentecost as a celebration of the awakening of spring and rebirth, and he visits the cemetery on All Saints' Day. And at Christmas, he treats himself to a few days off, buys his wife a new dress, and his children some toys. Many share the joy of the little ones somewhat resignedly; they look at the glittering Christmas tree with painful childhood memories, and when they see their gifted, happy children, they think: just rejoice and enjoy the happiness, life will soon rob you of all joy and innocence anyway.