Hermann Hesse
“Learn what is to be taken seriously and laugh at the rest.”
July 2, 1877: Nobel Prize-winning German novelist Hermann Hesse’s books—particularly Siddhartha and Steppenwolf—helped popularize Eastern philosophy with Western audiences. He was born to missionary parents, 136 years ago today.
A 22 year old Ernesto Guevara in 1951 while in Argentina. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
“Many will call me an adventurer, and that I am…only one of a different sort: one who risks his skin to prove his truths.”
June 14, 1928: Ernesto “Che” Guevara was a medical student when he undertook the motorcycle treks across Latin America that inspired his career as a revolutionary. He was born in Argentina, 85 years ago today.
Marilyn Monroe was a serious reader.
“I’m not interested in money, I just want to be wonderful.”
June 1, 1926: Born Norma Jean Mortenson (Baker, her mother’s last name, came later) 87 years ago today, Marilyn Monroe became the iconic blonde. She wasn’t all wiggle and giggle—Monroe was also a serious reader who was often pictured with a book in hand.
Czerulf's Thoughts 