Herman Hesse, (1877-1962) German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Herman Hesse quotesHerman Hesse QuotesHerman Hesse Any attempt to replace a personal conscience by a collective conscience does violence to the individual and is the first step toward totalitarianism.~ Herman Hesse Wisdom is not communicable. The wisdom which a wise man tries to communicate always sounds foolish.~ Herman Hesse Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print