For the sake of goodness and love, man shall let death have no sovereignty over his thoughts. Thomas Mann deathgoodnesslove Change image and share on social
One always has the idea of a stupid man as perfectly healthy and ordinary, and of illness as making one refined and clever and unusual. Thomas Mann cleverhealthyidea Change image and share on social
It is love, not reason, that is stronger than death. Thomas Mann deathlovereason Change image and share on social
For to be poised against fatality, to meet adverse conditions gracefully, is more than simple endurance; it is an act of aggression, a positive triumph. Thomas Mann actadverseaggression Change image and share on social
The only religious way to think of death is as part and parcel of life. Thomas Mann deathlifeparcel Change image and share on social
Disease makes men more physical, it leaves them nothing but body. Thomas Mann bodydiseaseleaf Change image and share on social
A harmful truth is better than a useful lie. Thomas Mann harmfullietruth Change image and share on social
Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols. Thomas Mann announcebeginbell share on social
