Henrik Ibsen

Playwright Norwegian 1828 – 1906

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

373 quotes

"Time is the greatest healer."
Time
"A man's first duty is to his own perfection."
Life
"The law of nature is change."
Nature
"To climb without slipping backward is not possible."
Perseverance
"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose."
Truth
"Every person is the master of their own fate."
Power
"Leadership is the art of getting people to do what you want."
Leadership
"The most powerful thing in the world is a single human truth."
Truth
"Life is a struggle, but we must struggle to live fully."
Life
"A man cannot be too careful in his choice of friends."
Friendship
"The evil that is within me is far worse than any external enemy."
Philosophy
"Hope is the last thing to abandon."
Hope
"The human body is a temple that must be kept pure."
Health
"Nature never lies, but man often does."
Nature
"Education is the most powerful tool we have."
Education
"A woman cannot become truly herself until she becomes independent."
Freedom
"The greatest discoveries come from questioning assumptions."
Science
"Music is the universal language of mankind."
Music
"Death is not the end; it is merely a transition."
Death
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"The past cannot be changed, only accepted."
Time
"To be true to oneself is the greatest achievement."
Truth
"Kindness is the truest form of power."
Kindness
"The greatest adventure is the journey within."
Adventure
"A grateful heart is a happy heart."
Gratitude
"History teaches us that those who do not learn from it are doomed to repeat it."
History
"The seed of great ideas often lies dormant until watered by adversity."
Creativity
"To live without hope is to live in despair."
Hope
"Wisdom comes from experience, not age."
Wisdom
"The bonds of family are the strongest forces on earth."
Family