Bjornstjerne Bjornson
1832 - 1910
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Biography
Bjornstjerne Bjornson was a Norwegian writer and political activist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903. He is best known for his work as a playwright, poet, and novelist. Bjornson's writing often focused on themes of national identity, social justice, and the conflicts between individual freedom and societal expectations. He played a significant role in the Norwegian nationalist movement and was a vocal advocate for political and cultural independence.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Freedom is the soul of my life, the breath I breathe, air and light and food to me.
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Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others.
3
A tongue has no bones, yet it can break a heart.
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What the lion cannot manage to do the fox can, but to do it with the lion’s mane.
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The man who leaves money at death has saved himself the trouble in life.