Quote of Hans Christian Andersen - "Just living is not enough," said...
Biography - Hans Christian Andersen:
Danish author.
Born: 1805 - Died: 1875
Period:
19th century
Place of birth: Denmark
Born: 1805 - Died: 1875
Period:
19th century
Place of birth: Denmark
"Just living is not enough," said the butterfly, "one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."
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Translation
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Quotes for: to live
To live without philosophizing is properly to have one's eyes closed and never attempt to open them.
A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So he loses touch with reality, and lives in a world of illusion.
Quotes about freedom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Article I – Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions can be founded only on the common good.
Quotes for: flower
To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.
Hans Christian Andersen also said...
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