Henri Nouwen vs. Hermann Hesse
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
Henri Nouwen
1932 – 1996
Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian. His interests were rooted primarily in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice and community. Over the course of his life, Nouwen was heavily influenced by the work of Anton Boisen, Thomas Merton, Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Vanier.
"We are not the healers, we are not the reconcilers, we are not the givers of life. We are sinful, broken, vulnerable people who need as much care as anyone we c…"
Hermann Hesse
1861 – 1948
Hermann Hesse was a German-Swiss novelist, poet, and painter best known for works such as Siddhartha, Steppenwolf, and Narcissus and Goldmund. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946 and is celebrated for exploring spirituality and self-discovery in his fiction.
"If I know what love is, it is because of you."