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The Pillars of Society

Henrik Ibsen

The Pillars of Society is an 1877 play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen.

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“The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom — these are the pillars of society.”

Henrik Ibsen The Pillars of Society

Lona, Act IV
The Pillars of Society (1877)

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“I'm afraid for all those who'll have the bread snatched from their mouths by these machines. You are very fond, sir, of talking about the consideration we owe to the community; it seems to me, however, that the community has its duties too. What business has science and capitalism got, bringing all these new inventions into the works, before society has produced a generation educated up to using them!”

Henrik Ibsen The Pillars of Society

Aune, Act II
The Pillars of Society (1877)

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“Look into any man's heart you please, and you will always find, in every one, at least one black spot which he has to keep concealed.”

Henrik Ibsen The Pillars of Society

Bernick, Act III
The Pillars of Society (1877)

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