Henrik Ibsen

“A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.”

“Castles in the air — they are so easy to take refuge in. And so easy to build, too.”

“It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.”

“I have other duties equally sacred... Duties to myself.”

“The majority is never right.”

“To live is to war with trolls.”

“Home life ceases to be free and beautiful as soon as it is founded on borrowing and debt.”

“One should never put on one's best trousers to go out to fight for freedom.”

“The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.”

“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”

“The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom – they are the pillars of society.”

“Money may be the husk of many things, but not the kernel. It brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends.”

“I believe that first and foremost I am a human being, just as much as you are.”

“The great secret of power is never to will to do more than you can accomplish.”

“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.”