Astrid Lindgren quotes

Astrid Lindgren was a Swedish author, celebrated worldwide for her beloved children’s books, including the Pippi Longstocking series. Her imaginative stories have inspired generations of readers and contributed greatly to children's literature. She remains an enduring figure in literary history and a champion of children's rights. Here are 7 of her quotes:

I have been very interested in labor movement. If I could have wished another life, I would have loved to be a pioneer woman in the beginning of labor movement.

Astrid Lindgren

I have never experienced being madly in love the way most people seem to have been, although it is not something I would miss. Instead I have had an enormous ability to love my children and my grandchildren and my great grandchildren.

Astrid Lindgren

Everything great that ever happened in this world happened first in somebody's imagination.

Astrid Lindgren

Give the children love, more love and still more love – and the common sense will come by itself.

Astrid Lindgren

I don't want to write for adults. I want to write for readers who can perform miracles. Only children perform miracles when they read.

Astrid Lindgren

I have noticed several times that people don't think I know how to behave even when I'm trying as hard as I can.

Astrid Lindgren