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# Arnulf Øverland

(1889–1968)   Poet

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Arnulf Øverland was a poet.

## Quick Facts About Arnulf Øverland

Born April 27, 1889

Died March 25, 1968

Profession Poet

## About Arnulf Øverland

Norwegian writer (1889–1968)... \| Ole Peter Arnulf Øverland was a Norwegian poet and artist. He is principally known for his poetry which served to inspire the Norwegian resistance movement during the German occupation of Norway during World War II.

##  Quotes by Arnulf Øverland

> [For a "monotheistic" religion it should be sufficient with three gods.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arnulf-verland/for-a-monotheistic-religion-it-should-be-sufficient-with-three-gods/)

[Arnulf Øverland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/arnulf-verland/)

[Atheist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/atheist/)

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> [What is there to be said about a Church which certainly promises its believers eternal salvation, but at the same time condemns…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arnulf-verland/what-is-there-to-be-said-about-a-church-which-certainly-promises-its/)

[Arnulf Øverland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/arnulf-verland/)

[Atheist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/atheist/)

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