“The Norweigian philosopher Tonnesen said that to think about anything but death is evasion. Society, art, culture, the whole of civilisation is nothing but evasion, one great collective self delusion, the intention of which is to make us forget that… — Sven Lindqvist Copy Share Image
“I am in good company, simply following those in front of me and knowing others are following behind. We are on our way up a narrow staircase. The bannister is a thick rope suggesting safety. The stairs go around and… — Sven Lindqvist Copy Share Image
“The Norweigian philosopher Tonnesen said that to think about anything but death is evasion. Society, art, culture, the whole of civilisation is nothing but… — Sven Lindqvist Copy Share Image
“In my dream I see the sea, the utterly calm sea. I see the coast, the utterly calm coast. When this utterly calm sea… — Sven Lindqvist Copy Share Image
“I am in good company, simply following those in front of me and knowing others are following behind. We are on our way up… — Sven Lindqvist Copy Share Image
“Can we feel contrition for other people's crimes? Can we feel contrition for crimes we have not committed personally, but have subsequently profited from?… — Sven Lindqvist Copy Share Image