Quote by Hermann Hesse

So wie die Verruecktheit in einem hoeheren Sinn, der Anfang aller Weisheit ist, so ist die Schizophrenie der Anfang aller Kunst, aller Phantasie. (As insanity in a higher sense, is the beginning of all wisdom, so is schizophrenia the beginning of all art, all fantasy.)

So wie die Verruecktheit in einem hoeheren Sinn, der Anfang

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This quote suggests that insanity and schizophrenia, when viewed in a broader perspective, can be seen as profound sources of wisdom, creativity, and imagination. It implies that the unconventional perspectives, thoughts, and experiences associated with mental disorders can give birth to groundbreaking ideas, artistic expressions, and imaginative concepts. It emphasizes the potential value and significance of unconventional thinking, suggesting that there may be inherent truth and beauty in madness and chaos.

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