Chop Wood & Carry Water

[dotinthesky]

You're Siddhartha!

by Hermann Hesse

You simply don't know what to believe, but you're willing to try
anything once. Western values, Eastern values, hedonism and minimalism, you've spent
some time in every camp. But you still don't have any idea what camp you belong in.
This makes you an individualist of the highest order, but also really lonely. It's
time to chill out under a tree. And realize that at least you believe in
ferries.


Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

My favourite book of all times. Random passage I just picked from the copy resting in my shelf:

"The Brahmin was silent, and silent so long that the stars were wandering across the small window, changing their patterns, by the time the silence in the room ended. Mute and motionless, the son stood with crossed arms; mute and motionless, the father sat on the mat, and the stars drifted across the sky. Then the father said: 'It is not fitting for a Brahmin to speak angry and violent words. But indignation moves my heart. I do not wish to hear that request a second time from your lips.' "

Fuck, it's been ages since I saw stars above London.

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Comments

[izzybees]

That is the perfect book for you - I have never forgotten that it is your favourite. Hesse = mmmm. Narcissus and Goldmund is similar to Siddhartha in some ways. I think you'd like it.

You're Watership Down!

by Richard Adams

Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're
actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their
assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they
build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd
be recognized as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.


Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

:P

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

I've loved everything I've read of his so far. Have you read his collection of fairy tales? They are simply amazing... so beautiful.