An unromantic poem I mean to make, of one who only lives for duty’s sake.
HENRIK IBSENMoney brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends.
More Henrik Ibsen Quotes
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The strong must learn to be lonely.
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To see one’s goal and to drive toward it, steeling one’s heart, is most uplifting.
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In great memories there lies the seed of growth.
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The spectacles of experience; through them you will see more clearly a second time.
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Nothing is impossible that one desires with an indomitable will.
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A thousand words can’t make the mark a single deed will leave.
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What ought a man be? Well, my short answer is ‘himself’.
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The strongest men are the most alone.
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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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People who don’t know how to keep themselves healthy ought to have the decency to get themselves buried, and not waste time about it.
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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 spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom-they are the pillars of society.
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Take the life-lie away from the average man and straight away you take away his happiness.
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You have never loved me. You have only thought it pleasant to be in love with me.
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I have other duties equally sacred, Duties to myself.
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