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In the decisive moment I won the victory over myself. I chose to live. And believe me, it takes courage to choose life under those circumstances.

Henrik Ibsen

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Henrik Ibsen
Age: 78 †
Born: 1828
Born: March 20
Died: 1906
Died: May 23
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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.
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Now I am steel-set: I follow the call to the clear radiance and glow of the heights.
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I am in revolt against the age-old lie that the majority is always right.
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I hold that man is in the right who is most closely in league with the future.
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To die in agony upon a cross Does not create a martyr he must first Will his own execution.
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