August Strindberg Quotes

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I hated her now with a hatred more fatal than indifference because it was the other side of love. - August Strindberg quote.
I hated her now with a hatred more fatal than indifference because it was the other side of love.
— August Strindberg A Madman’s Defense

love and hate

I loathe people who keep dogs.  They are cowards who haven't got the guts to bite people themselves. - August Strindberg quote.
I loathe people who keep dogs.  They are cowards who haven't got the guts to bite people themselves.
— August Strindberg A Madman’s Diary

dogs

I find my joy in living in the fierce and ruthless battles of life, and my pleasure comes from learning something. - August Strindberg quote.
I find my joy in living in the fierce and ruthless battles of life, and my pleasure comes from learning something.
— August Strindberg Miss Julie

joy

Happiness consumes itself like a flame. It cannot burn for ever, it must go out, and the presentiment of its end destroys it at its very peak. - August Strindberg quote.
Happiness consumes itself like a flame. It cannot burn for ever, it must go out, and the presentiment of its end destroys it at its very peak.
— August Strindberg A Dream Play

happiness

The Family!  Home of all social evils, a charitable institution for indolent women, a prison workshop for the slaving breadwinner, and a hell for children. - August Strindberg quote.
The Family!  Home of all social evils, a charitable institution for indolent women, a prison workshop for the slaving breadwinner, and a hell for children.
— August Strindberg The Son of a Servant

family