Many a man can save himself if he admits he’s done wrong and takes his punishment.
HENRIK IBSENIt is no use lying to one’s self.
More Henrik Ibsen Quotes
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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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The most dangerous enemy of the truth and freedom amongst us is the compact majority.
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Do you know what we are those of us who count as pillars of society? We are society’s tools, neither more nor less.
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Labor and trouble one can always get through alone, but it takes two to be glad.
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What’s a man’s first duty? The answer is brief: To be himself.
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The strongest men are the most alone.
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And what if I did run my ship aground; oh, still it was splendid to sail it!
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The great task of our time is to blow up all existing institutions to destroy.
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A forest bird never wants a cage.
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To live is to war with trolls.
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In your power, all the same. Subject to your will and your demands. No longer free! No! That’s a thought I’ll never endure! Never.
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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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Money brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends.
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A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.
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In great memories there lies the seed of growth.
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