What ought a man be? Well, my short answer is 'himself'. ✨ 'Peer Gynt'…

Henrik Ibsen
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What ought a man be? Well, my short answer is 'himself'. ✨ 'Peer Gynt' (1867) act 4
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There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt. ✨ Henrik Ibsen (2005). A Doll's House - Literary Touchstone Edition, p.12, Prestwick House Inc
Happiness is worth a daring deed; we are both free if we but will it, and then the game is won. ✨ Henrik Ibsen (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Henrik Ibsen (Illustrated), p.501, Delphi Classics
HELMER; But this is disgraceful. Is this the way you neglect your most sacred duties? NORA: What do you consider is my most sacred duty? HELMER: Do I have to tell you that? Isn't it your duty to your … ▶
Public opinion is an extremely mutable thing ✨ Henrik Ibsen (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Henrik Ibsen (Illustrated), p.2229, Delphi Classics
I must make up my mind which is right – society or I. ✨ Henrik Ibsen (1912). - Hedda Gabler. The Master Builder. From Ibsen's Workshop. v.2- Brand. Peer Gynt. v.3- Emperor & Galilean. A Doll's House. … ▶

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