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The sea possesses a power over one’s moods that has the effect of a will. The sea can hypnotize. Nature in general can do so.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen If I cannot be myself in what I write, then the whole is nothing but lies and humbug.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen It is the very mark of the spirit of rebellion to crave for happiness in this life
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen Don’t use that foreign word: ideals. We have the excellent native word: lies.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen You see, there are some people that one loves, and others that perhaps one would rather be with.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen The strongest men are the most alone.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen Now I am steel-set: I follow the call to the clear radiance and glow of the heights.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen But a scientific man must live in a little bit of style.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen The great secret of power is never to will to do more than you can accomplish.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen A woman cannot be herself in the society of the present day, which is an exclusively masculine society, with laws framed by men and with a judicial system that judges feminine conduct from a masculine point of view.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom-they are the pillars of society.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen Money may be the husk of many things but not the kernel. It brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintance, but not friends; servants, but not loyalty; days of joy, but not peace or happiness.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen Whether I pound or am being pounded, all the same there will be moaning!
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen Oh, one soon makes friends with invalids; and I need so much to have someone to live for.
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen Oh yes, right-right. What is the use of having right on your side if you have not got might?
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen To live is – to war with trolls In the holds of the heart and mind
Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen
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Henrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen To say I’m an overrated troll, when you have never even seen me guard a bridge, is patently unfair.
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