Georg Brandes
But when I was twelve years old I caught my first strong glimpse of one of the fundamental forces of existence, whose votary I was destined to be for life - namely, Beauty.
-Georg Brandes
beauty
Being gifted needs courage.
-Georg Brandes
courage
My first experiences of academic friendship made me smile in after years when I looked back on them. But my circle of acquaintances had gradually grown so large that it was only natural new friendships should grow out of it.
-Georg Brandes
friendship
Just about this time, when in imagination I was so great a warrior, I had good use in real life for more strength, as I was no longer taken to school by the nurse, but instead had myself to protect my brother, two years my junior.
-Georg Brandes
imagination
But I did not find any positive inspiration in my studies until I approached my nineteenth year.
-Georg Brandes
positive
My first experiences of academic friendship made me smile in after years when I looked back on them. But my circle of acquaintances had gradually grown so large that it was only natural new friendships should grow out of it.
-Georg Brandes
smile
I admired in others the strength that I lacked myself.
-Georg Brandes
strength
Just about this time, when in imagination I was so great a warrior, I had good use in real life for more strength, as I was no longer taken to school by the nurse, but instead had myself to protect my brother, two years my junior.
-Georg Brandes
strength
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