Henrik Ibsen

Playwright Norwegian 1828 – 1906

Norwegian dramatist, father of modern drama, author of A Doll's House.

373 quotes

"The paradox of science is that it reveals mysteries while creating new ones."
Science
"Self-deception is humanity's most perfected art form."
Philosophy
"To demand truth from others, you must first demand it from yourself."
Truth
"Every person carries within them unexplored potential."
Life
"The only real failure is refusing to try."
Courage
"Love without truth is sentimentality; truth without love is cruelty."
Love
"The architecture of our lives is built by small daily choices."
Wisdom
"Happiness is the shadow that follows a life well-lived."
Happiness
"Success measured only in material gain is spiritual poverty."
Success
"The friend who tells you uncomfortable truths is your truest friend."
Friendship
"Family is where we first learn what love means."
Family
"Hope is the breath we draw when reason fails."
Hope
"Courage is not the absence of doubt but action in spite of it."
Courage
"Change is the only certainty, yet we cling to the familiar."
Change
"Education frees the mind from the prison of ignorance."
Education
"Knowledge without wisdom is a dangerous possession."
Knowledge
"Time reveals what passion conceals."
Time
"Truth is often stranger and more terrible than any fiction."
Truth
"Freedom demands responsibility; power demands restraint."
Freedom
"Peace begins in the heart of each individual."
Peace
"Nature is the true teacher of all sciences."
Nature
"Art is the rebellion against the ordinary."
Art
"Science advances through those willing to question authority."
Science
"Music is the language of emotions that words cannot translate."
Music
"Faith without doubt is superstition; doubt without faith is despair."
Faith
"A leader is only as strong as the vision they inspire in others."
Leadership
"Work becomes noble when done with integrity and purpose."
Work
"Dreams are the blueprints of our future selves."
Dreams
"Laughter is the soul's way of refusing to surrender to despair."
Humor
"Beauty is the harmony between inner and outer worlds."
Beauty