Helmer: I would gladly work night and day for you. Nora- bear sorrow and want for your sake. But no man would sacrafice his honor for the one he loves. Nora: It is a thing hundreds of thousands of women have done.

Before I write down one word, I have to have the character in my mind through and through. I must penetrate into the last wrinkle of his soul.

To live is to war with trolls in heart and woul. To write is to sit in judgement on oneself.

It is the very mark of the spirit of rebellion to crave for happiness in this life

It is not by spectacular achievements that man can be transformed, but by will.

Mrs LINDE: When you've sold yourself once for the sake of others, you don't do it second time.

Look into any man's heart you please, and you will always find, in every one, at least one black spot which he has to keep concealed.