Our whole being is nothing but a fight against the dark forces within ourselves.
HENRIK IBSENOur whole being is nothing but a fight against the dark forces within ourselves.
HENRIK IBSENAnd what if I did run my ship aground; oh, still it was splendid to sail it!
HENRIK IBSENYou see, there are some people that one loves, and others that perhaps one would rather be with.
HENRIK IBSENOh yes, right-right. What is the use of having right on your side if you have not got might?
HENRIK IBSENOh, law and order! I often think it is that that is at the bottom of all the misery in the world.
HENRIK IBSENEverything that I have written is closely related to something that I have lived through.
HENRIK IBSENIn great memories there lies the seed of growth.
HENRIK IBSENThere can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt.
HENRIK IBSENNow I am steel-set: I follow the call to the clear radiance and glow of the heights.
HENRIK IBSENHappiness is above all things the calm, glad certainty of innocence.
HENRIK IBSENI have other duties equally sacred, Duties to myself.
HENRIK IBSENA thousand words can’t make the mark a single deed will leave.
HENRIK IBSENA community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.
HENRIK IBSENPoetry is to hold judgment on your soul.
HENRIK IBSENOh, yes–you can shout me down, I know! But you cannot answer me. The majority has might on its side–unfortunately; but right it has not.
HENRIK IBSENTo die in agony upon a cross Does not create a martyr; he must first Will his own execution.
HENRIK IBSEN