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Henrik Johan Ibsen (pronounced [ˈhɛnɾɪk ˈɪpsən]; 20 March 1828–23 May 1906) was a major 19th-century Norwegian playwright of realistic drama. He is often referred to as the "father of modern drama" and is one of the founders of modernism in the theatre. Alongside Knut Hamsun, Ibsen is held to be the greatest of Norwegian authors, celebrated as a national symbol by Norwegians, and one of the most important playwrights of all time. His plays were considered scandalous to many of his era, when... full article at wikipedia

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Mar 20, 1828

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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.

I'm afraid for all those who'll have the bread snatched from their mouths by these machines. What business has science and capitalism got, bringing all these new inventions into the works, before society has produced a generation educated up to using them!

A forest bird never wants a cage.

The strongest man in the world is he who stands alone.

Never wear your best trousers when you go out to fight for freedom and truth.

Ah, I fancy it is just the same with most of what you call your emancipation. You have read yourself into a number of new ideas and opinions. You have got a sort of smattering of recent discoveries in various fields -- discoveries that seem to overthrow certain principles which have hitherto been held impregnable and unassailable. But all this has only been a matter of intellect, Miss West -- superficial acquisition. It has not passed into your blood.

The worst enemy of truth and freedom in our society is the compact majority. Yes, the damned, compact, liberal majority.

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

Your home is regarded as a model home, your life as a model life. But all this splendor, and you along with it... it's just as though it were built upon a shifting quagmire. A moment may come, a word can be spoken, and both you and all this splendor will collapse.

People who don't know how to keep themselves healthy ought to have the decency to get themselves buried, and not waste time about it.

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May 23, 1906

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Kristiania

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Ganashatru (Enemy of the People),গণশত্রু	1989
Sara	1992
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Hedda Gabler

An Enemy of the People

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