Eugen Herrigel quotes

He grows daily more capable of following any inspiration without technical effort, and also of letting inspiration come to him through meticulous observation. (Eugen Herrigel)

Far from wishing to awaken the artist in the pupil prematurely, the teacher considers it his first task to make him a skilled artisan with sovereign control of his craft.

Eugen Herrigel

Assuming that his talent can survive the increasing strain, there is one scarcely avoidable danger that lies ahead of the pupil on his road to mastery.

Eugen Herrigel

This means that the mind or spirit is present anywhere, because it is nowhere attached to any particular place. And it can remain present because, even when related to this or that object, it does not cling to it by reflection and thus lose its original mobility.

Eugen Herrigel

The more obstinately you try to learn how to shoot the arrow for the sake of hitting the goal, the less you will succeed in the one and the further the other will recede.

Eugen Herrigel

Eugen Herrigel

Occupation: German Philosopher
Born: 1884
Died: 1955
Quotes count: 5

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