Diary of the physician and educator Siegfried Lehmann (1892–1958), entry and sketch dated February 28, 1925
author: Siegfried Lehmann
source date: February 28, 1925
language: eng
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Palestine plans have sparked a revolution in me and in the house. What a wonderful thought: little children are growing up, preparing themselves for the task ahead the people and humanity, and go over to give their lives, which have already been prepared by older brothers and sisters.

Circle completed. And myself? Today, I do not believe that I need many books, lectures, etc., only solitude, reflection and my own self.

Dreams of a youth settlement to which I want to devote myself completely, completely, completely – A “children's home” can be a work of art, a symphony, a picture – a sense of power? No, joy in artistic creation. There is an idea for a children's home. If this idea can be fully realized, I will lead part of the troubled, impure world back to its purity and beauty.

Picking out a small piece of the world, and turning chaos into cosmos. With what powers?

Above all, with the power of love, kindness, with understanding of others, deepest love, full responsibility for the entire community. With the power of honesty, which life in nature will naturally form within us will naturally form within us.

With the power that gives me to high values: nature and culture. I have not learned much. But I understand the importance of these two connections, which is why I have the right work towards this goal.

[Drawing Youth settlement]