Do you know what we are those of us who count as pillars of society? We are society’s tools, neither more nor less.
HENRIK IBSENIt’s not only what we have inherited from our father and mother that walks in us. It’s all sorts of dead ideas, and lifeless old beliefs, and so forth. They have no vitality, but they cling to us all the same, and we can’t get rid of them.
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Oh, 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.
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Each bird must sing with his own throat.
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Poetry is to hold judgment on your soul.
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I’ve had the best possible chance of learning that what the working-classes really need is to be allowed some part in the direction of public affairs, Doctorto develop their abilities, their understanding and their self-respect.
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NORA: I must stand on my own two feet if I’m to get to know myself and the world outside. That’s why I can’t stay here with you any longer.
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Marriage is something you have to give your whole mind to.
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The strong must learn to be lonely.
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If only I could master that demon of procrastination that goes about like a roaring lion and devours all my good intentions, I should become the most punctual man in the world.
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Everything I touch seems destined to turn into something mean and farcical.
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You don’t get nothing for nothing in this life.
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There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt.
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It’s a release to know that in spite of everything a premeditated act of courage is still possible.
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In the decisive moment I won the victory over myself. I chose to live. And believe me, it takes courage to choose life under those circumstances.
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Public opinion is an extremely mutable thing.
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Home life ceases to be free and beautiful as soon as it is founded on borrowing and debt.
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