A forest bird never wants a cage.

Each bird must sing with his own throat.

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.

To live is - to war with trolls In the holds of the heart and mind

It’s a release to know that in spite of everything a premeditated act of courage is still possible.

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.

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.