The great secret of power is never to will to do more than you can accomplish.

One should never put on one's best trousers to go out to fight for freedom.

Home life ceases to be free and beautiful as soon as it is founded on borrowing and debt.

Ive had the best possible chance of learning that what the working-classes really need is to be allowed some part in the direction of public affairs, Doctorto develop their abilities, their understanding and their self-respect.

Money may be the husk of many things but not the kernel. It brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintance, but not friends; servants, but not loyalty; days of joy, but not peace or happiness.

To live is to war with trolls.

NORA: I must stand on my own two feet if I'm to get to know myself and the world outside. That's why I can't stay here with you any longer.