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Selma Lagerlöf Quotes

For, so long as there are interesting books to read, it seems to me that neither I nor anyone else, for that matter, need be unhappy.

Selma Lagerlöf (1975). “Memories of my childhood: further years at Mårbacka”, Kraus Reprint. Co.

Nothing on earth can make up for the loss of one who has loved you.

Selma Lagerlöf (2016). “Jerusalem”, p.233, Library of Alexandria

Strange, when you ask anyone's advice you see yourself what is right.

Selma Lagerlöf (2016). “Jerusalem”, p.17, Library of Alexandria

Women can do nothing that has permanence.

Selma Lagerlöf (2016). “Christ Legends and the Miracles of Antichrist”, p.359, Library of Alexandria

What is so certain of victory as patience?

Selma Lagerlöf (1914). “The Story of Gösta Berling”

More die in flight than in battle.

Selma Lagerlöf (1914). “The Story of Gösta Berling”

There isn't much that tastes better than praise from those who are wise and capable.

Selma Lagerlöf (2013). “The Wonderful Adventures of Nils”, p.78, Courier Corporation

It is a strange thing to come home. While yet on the journey, you cannot at all realize how strange it will be.

Selma Lagerlöf (2016). “Christ Legends and the Miracles of Antichrist”, p.477, Library of Alexandria

There is so little that one can do for the dead!

Selma Lagerlöf (2016). “The Emperor of Portugallia”, p.191, Library of Alexandria