Ove

Character in A Man Called Ove From: A Man Called Ove

Protagonist, grumpy widower with a strict code of conduct

110 quotes

"A man who builds things is a man who matters."
"A good neighbor is worth more than gold."
Friendship
"A man can change if he wants to. That's the difficult part."
Change
"The measure of a person is how they treat those who can do nothing for them."
"People forget that before everything else, we are human."
"A man should stand firm in what he believes, but listen with his heart."
Wisdom
"The world needs more people who care about doing things right."
"A man can do a lot of things if he just makes up his mind to do them."
Motivation
"You can't go around saving people if they don't want to be saved."
Wisdom
"The world is full of people who think they know better, but very few who actually do."
Wisdom
"One should never underestimate the therapeutic value of a good argument."
Relationships
"A man has to have standards, even if no one else cares anymore."
Strength
"The problem with people is that they're always trying to be something they're not."
Truth
"Old age isn't for the faint of heart."
Strength
"Rules exist for a reason, and people who break them are idiots."
Leadership
"The best time to do something is when no one's watching."
Kindness
"People need to understand the value of hard work."
Work
"A man should know how to fix things with his own two hands."
Work
"A good neighbor is worth more than a good investment."
Friendship
"A man doesn't need much if he knows what matters."
Wisdom
"Nobody's worth saving if they won't save themselves first."
Strength
"A man should die as he lived—on his own terms."
Freedom
"Some people are worth the trouble."
Friendship
"The world's gotten too complicated, but some things should stay simple."
Wisdom
"A man can do a lot of things if he just makes up his mind to do them."
Perseverance
"Everyone's always so angry these days. No one just lets things be."
Peace
"A man who has worked hard all his life has earned the right to be left alone."
Solitude
"A person who doesn't like cats or dogs can't be all bad, but they're certainly not all good."
Humor
"What's the point of having principles if you don't live by them?"
Truth
"Rules exist for a reason, and that reason is usually safety."
Leadership