Knut Hamsun quotes - page 2

When good befalls a man he calls it Providence, when evil fate. (Knut Hamsun)
All of this happened while I was walking around starving in Christiania – that strange city no one escapes from until it has left its mark on him. View quote
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It was not my intention to collapse; no, I would die standing. View quote
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I was on the verge of crying with grief at still being alive. View quote
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Heaven knows that there are plenty of opportunities in later life, too, for being carried away. What of it? We remain what we are and, no doubt, it is all very good for us! View quote
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No, what I should really like to do right now, in the full blaze of lights, before this illustrious assembly, is to shower every one of you with gifts, with flowers, with offerings of poetry - to be young once more, to ride on the crest of the wave. View quote
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I have had much to learn from Sweden's poetry and, more especially, from her lyrics of the last generation. View quote
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Knut Hamsun

Knut Hamsun - Image
Occupation: Norwegian Author
Born: August 4, 1859
Died: February 19, 1952
Quotes count: 32
Wikipedia: Knut Hamsun

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