Halldór Laxness quotes
Halldór Laxness was an Icelandic novelist and Nobel Prize laureate, considered one of the most significant writers of the 20th century. His works often explored themes of Icelandic identity, rural life, and social justice. He played a pivotal role in bringing Icelandic literature to international prominence. Here are 224 of his quotes:
My opinion has always been this, that you ought to never give up as long as you live, even though they have stolen everything from you. If nothing else, you can always call the air you breath your own, or at any rate you can claim that you have it on loan. Yes, lass, last night I ate stolen bread and left my son among men who are going to use pick-handles on the authorities, so I thought I might just as well look you up this morning.
Halldór Laxness
Don't forget that few people are likely to tell more than a small part of the truth: no one tells much of the truth, let alone the whole truth. Spoken words are facts in themselves, whether true or false. When people talk they reveal themselves, whether they're lying or telling the truth.
Halldór Laxness
Halldór Laxness
Occupation: Icelander WriterBorn: April 23, 1902
Died: February 8, 1998
Quotes count: 224
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