Siddhartha (English)

by Hermann Hesse

The world, my friend Govinda, is not imperfect or on a slow path towards perfection. It is perfect in every moment,

It is not possible for any person to see how far another one has already progressed on his path;

I also very much agree with this, that this what is one man’s treasure and wisdom always sounds like foolishness to another person.’

Sansara and Nirvana as well, are mere words, Govinda.

I prefer the thing over the words, place more importance on his acts

I see his greatness, only in his actions, in his life.’