Agree Quote by Henrik Ibsen
“I believe that before anything else I'm a human being -- just as much as you are... or at any rate I shall try to become one. I know quite well that most people would agree with you, Torvald, and that you have warrant for it in books; but I can't be satisfied any longer with what most people say, and with what's in books. I must think things out for myself and try to understand them.”
About This Quote
Source Play: A Doll’s House, 1879
A character asserts individuality, rejecting societal norms and literature in favor of personal experience and self‑determination.
In simple terms: Seek personal truth over accepted doctrine.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and think independently.
Themes
individualism
freedom
self‑discovery
gender
society
Mood
thoughtful
defiant
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- education
- career choices
- relationship dynamics
Key Concepts
existentialism
feminism
autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths have you discovered on your own?
- When is it wise to trust tradition?
A Different Perspective
Risk of isolation when rejecting communal wisdom.
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