Quotes by Norwegian authors

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Small: The free trade movement in the middle of the last century represents the first conscious recognition of these
Christian Lous Lange
"The free trade movement in the middle of the last century represents the first conscious recognition of these new circumstances and of the necessity to adapt to them"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: No state is free from militarism, which is inherent in the very concept of the sovereign state. There are mere
Christian Lous Lange
"No state is free from militarism, which is inherent in the very concept of the sovereign state. There are merely differences of degree in the militarism of states"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: The sovereign state has in our times become a lethal danger to human civilization because technical developmen
Christian Lous Lange
"The sovereign state has in our times become a lethal danger to human civilization because technical developments enable it to employ an infinite number and variety of means of destruction"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Concord, solidarity, and mutual help are the most important means of enabling animal species to survive
Christian Lous Lange
"Concord, solidarity, and mutual help are the most important means of enabling animal species to survive"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: All species capable of grasping this fact manage better in the struggle for existence than those which rely up
Christian Lous Lange
"All species capable of grasping this fact manage better in the struggle for existence than those which rely upon their own strength alone: the wolf, which hunts in a pack, has a greater chance of survival than the lion, which hunts alone"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Upon the union of the male germ cell with the female egg cell, a new cell is created which almost immediately
Christian Lous Lange
"Upon the union of the male germ cell with the female egg cell, a new cell is created which almost immediately splits into two parts. One of these grows rapidly, creating the human body of the individual with all its organs, and dies only with the individual"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: On the contrary. Internationalism also recognizes, by its very name, that nations do exist. It simply limits t
Christian Lous Lange
"On the contrary. Internationalism also recognizes, by its very name, that nations do exist. It simply limits their scope more than one-sided nationalism does"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Modern techniques have torn down state frontiers, both economical and intellectual. The growth of means of tra
Christian Lous Lange
"Modern techniques have torn down state frontiers, both economical and intellectual. The growth of means of transport has created a world market and an opportunity for division of labor embracing all the developed and most of the undeveloped states"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Internationalism is a social and political theory, a certain concept of how human society ought to be organize
Christian Lous Lange
"Internationalism is a social and political theory, a certain concept of how human society ought to be organized, and in particular a concept of how the nations ought to organize their mutual relations"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Europe cannot survive another world war
Christian Lous Lange
"Europe cannot survive another world war"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: But teleological considerations can lead no further than to a belief and a hope. They do not give certainty
Christian Lous Lange
"But teleological considerations can lead no further than to a belief and a hope. They do not give certainty"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: The theoretically unrestricted right to develop power, to wage war against other states, is antisocial and is
Christian Lous Lange
"The theoretically unrestricted right to develop power, to wage war against other states, is antisocial and is doubly dangerous, because the state as a mass entity represents a low moral and intellectual level"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Like all social theories, internationalism must seek its basis in the economic and technical fields here are t
Christian Lous Lange
"Like all social theories, internationalism must seek its basis in the economic and technical fields; here are to be found the most profound and the most decisive factors in the development of society"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Earlier ages fortified themselves behind the sovereign state, behind protectionism and militarism
Christian Lous Lange
"Earlier ages fortified themselves behind the sovereign state, behind protectionism and militarism"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: It is an accepted commonplace in psychology that the spiritual level of people acting as a crowd is far lower
Christian Lous Lange
"It is an accepted commonplace in psychology that the spiritual level of people acting as a crowd is far lower than the mean of each individual's intelligence or morality"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Every time economic and technical development takes a step forward, forces emerge which attempt to create poli
Christian Lous Lange
"Every time economic and technical development takes a step forward, forces emerge which attempt to create political forms for what, on the economic-technical plane, has already more or less become reality"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Only recently, during the nineteenth century, and then only in Europe, do we meet forms of the state which hav
Christian Lous Lange
"Only recently, during the nineteenth century, and then only in Europe, do we meet forms of the state which have been created by a deliberate national feeling"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Just as characteristic, perhaps, is the intellectual interdependence created through the development of the mo
Christian Lous Lange
"Just as characteristic, perhaps, is the intellectual interdependence created through the development of the modern media of communication: post, telegraph, telephone, and popular press"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Internationalism on the other hand admits that spiritual achievements have their roots deep in national life f
Christian Lous Lange
"Internationalism on the other hand admits that spiritual achievements have their roots deep in national life; from this national consciousness art and literature derive their character and strength and on it even many of the humanistic sciences are firmly based"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: For the state by its nature claims sovereignty, the right to an unlimited development of power, determined onl
Christian Lous Lange
"For the state by its nature claims sovereignty, the right to an unlimited development of power, determined only by self-interest. It is by nature anarchistic"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: A pacifist will often - at least nowadays - be an internationalist and vice versa. But history shows us that a
Christian Lous Lange
"A pacifist will often - at least nowadays - be an internationalist and vice versa. But history shows us that a pacifist need not think internationally"
Christian Lous Lange, Politician
Small: Life does not consist of words. Life is reality
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
"Life does not consist of words. Life is reality"
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Poet
Small: I dont believe in waiting for opportunities, I believe in creating them
John Fredriksen
"I don't believe in waiting for opportunities, I believe in creating them"
John Fredriksen, Businessman
Small: Success in business is not about being the biggest, its about being the best
John Fredriksen
"Success in business is not about being the biggest, it's about being the best"
John Fredriksen, Businessman
Small: In business, its important to always be one step ahead of the competition
John Fredriksen
"In business, it's important to always be one step ahead of the competition"
John Fredriksen, Businessman
Small: Risk-taking is essential in business, but it has to be calculated risk-taking
John Fredriksen
"Risk-taking is essential in business, but it has to be calculated risk-taking"
John Fredriksen, Businessman
Small: The key to success is not just hard work, its smart work
John Fredriksen
"The key to success is not just hard work, it's smart work"
John Fredriksen, Businessman
Small: I always say that success is measured in adversity, not in good times
John Fredriksen
"I always say that success is measured in adversity, not in good times"
John Fredriksen, Businessman
Small: The most important thing in business is to have a clear vision and stick to it
John Fredriksen
"The most important thing in business is to have a clear vision and stick to it"
John Fredriksen, Businessman
Small: You have to be willing to take risks in order to achieve great things
John Fredriksen
"You have to be willing to take risks in order to achieve great things"
John Fredriksen, Businessman
Small: I dont believe in failure, only setbacks
John Fredriksen
"I don't believe in failure, only setbacks"
John Fredriksen, Businessman
Small: The most rewarding part of being an artist is seeing the impact your music can have on peoples lives
Alan Walker
"The most rewarding part of being an artist is seeing the impact your music can have on people's lives"
Alan Walker, Musician
Small: When Im making music, Im not thinking about genres or whats popular. Im just doing what I love and what feels
Alan Walker
"When I'm making music, I'm not thinking about genres or what's popular. I'm just doing what I love and what feels right"
Alan Walker, Musician
Small: For me, the most important thing is to create music that people can connect with and that can bring them some
Alan Walker
"For me, the most important thing is to create music that people can connect with and that can bring them some form of happiness"
Alan Walker, Musician
Small: Music is the universal language. It can evoke emotions in people, regardless of where they are from or what la
Alan Walker
"Music is the universal language. It can evoke emotions in people, regardless of where they are from or what language they speak"
Alan Walker, Musician
Small: Ive always been fascinated by the idea that were all connected through music. Its like a universal thread that
Alan Walker
"I've always been fascinated by the idea that we're all connected through music. It's like a universal thread that binds us together"
Alan Walker, Musician
Small: I think its important to stay true to yourself and your own sound, even if it means taking risks
Alan Walker
"I think it's important to stay true to yourself and your own sound, even if it means taking risks"
Alan Walker, Musician
Small: Im always experimenting with different sounds and trying to find new ways to express myself through my music
Alan Walker
"I'm always experimenting with different sounds and trying to find new ways to express myself through my music"
Alan Walker, Musician
Small: When I see people enjoying my music and having a good time, it makes me feel incredibly grateful and motivated
Alan Walker
"When I see people enjoying my music and having a good time, it makes me feel incredibly grateful and motivated to continue doing what I love"
Alan Walker, Musician
Small: I think its very important to create your own style and be unique because thats what sets you apart from other
Alan Walker
"I think it's very important to create your own style and be unique because that's what sets you apart from others"
Alan Walker, Musician