"It is possible for one never to transgress a single law and still be a bastard"

This quote by Hermann Hesse is a tip that morality is not identified by following the law. It is possible to be an obedient resident and still be a person of doubtful character. The quote implies that an individual can be a "bastard" without breaking any laws. This could mean that a person can be selfish, unethical, or unkind without breaking any laws. It is possible to be a good resident and still be an evildoer. This quote is a reminder that morality is not identified by following the law, but by the options we make and the method we deal with others. It is possible to be an obedient resident and still be a person of questionable character. We should strive to be great people, not simply great citizens.