A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.

Henrik Ibsen

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Henrik Ibsen

Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) was a Norwegian playwright universally recognized as the father of modern realistic drama. His plays - 'A Doll's House,' 'Hedda Gabler,' 'An Enemy of the People,' 'The Wild Duck' - shattered theatrical conventions by bringing controversial social issues onto the stage with unflinching psychological realism.

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Henrik Ibsen's Other Quotes

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

A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.

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