Birth was something that came quite unexpectedly, and afterwards there was one child more in the house. Georg Brandes birthchildhouse Change image and share on social
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 brothergoodgreat share on social
But I did not find any positive inspiration in my studies until I approached my nineteenth year. Georg Brandes approachfindinspiration Change image and share on social
I was at home then in the world of figures, but not in that of values. Georg Brandes figurehomevalue Change image and share on social
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 academicacquaintanceback share on social
But my doubt would not be overcome. Kierkegaard had declared that it was only to the consciousness of sin that Christianity was not horror or madness. For me it was sometimes both. Georg Brandes christianityconsciousnessdeclare Change image and share on social
I was a town child, it is true, but that did not prevent me enjoying open-air life, with plants and animals. Georg Brandes airanimalchild Change image and share on social
I did not know what it was to be happy for a whole day at a time, scarcely for an hour. Georg Brandes dayhappyhour Change image and share on social
