Quote by Henrik Ibsen, letter to Georg Br

Bigger things than the State will fall, all religion will fall.

Bigger things than the State will fall, all religion will fa

Summary

This quote suggests that there are larger entities or concepts beyond the State and religion that will eventually decline or cease to exist. It implies that these systems of power and belief are transient in nature and subject to change over time. It invites reflection on the impermanence of institutions and the inevitability of transformation in society, implying that even the most foundational aspects of human existence are not immune to decay or dissolution.

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By Henrik Ibsen, letter to Georg Br

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