Sigrid Undset quotes

Sigrid Undset was a Norwegian novelist best known for her powerful historical fiction, especially the "Kristin Lavransdatter" trilogy. Her works explore themes of faith, medieval society, and the roles of women. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her remarkable contribution to world literature. Here are 9 of her quotes:

Many a man is given what is intended for another, but no man is given another's fate. (Sigrid Undset)

I was sent to a school because my father was already aware that his days were numbered, and he was anxious for me to acquire a good education and follow in his footsteps.

Sigrid Undset

I rolled myself up into a tight ball of resistance and it was thus that I went through my school years.

Sigrid Undset

I went to work in an office and learned, among other lessons, to do things I did not care for, and to do them well. Before I left this office, two of my books had already been published.

Sigrid Undset

All my days I have longed equally to travel the right road and to take my own errant path.

Sigrid Undset

No one and nothing can harm us, child, except what we fear and love.

Sigrid Undset

It's a good thing when you don't dare do something if you don't think it's right. But it's not good when you think something's not right because you don't dare do it.

Sigrid Undset

Most of my father's life consisted of traveling to almost every part of Europe.

Sigrid Undset

But man proposes, God disposes.

Sigrid Undset

Sigrid Undset

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Occupation: Norwegian Novelist
Born: May 20, 1882
Died: June 10, 1949
Quotes count: 9

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