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Hermann Hesse, Demian. Die Geschichte von Emil Sinclairs Jugend Quotes: I realize today that nothing in the world is more distasteful to a man than to take the path that leads to himself.
         

I realize today that nothing in the world is more distasteful to a man than to take the path that leads to himself.


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