Femke Rutgers

“For man is essentially alone, and one should pity him and love him and grieve with him.”
― Halldór Laxness

“It's a useful habit never to believe more than half of what people tell you, and not to concern yourself with the rest. Rather keep your mind free and your path your own.”
― Halldór Laxness, Independent People

“Once we give up searching for approval we often find it easier to earn respect.”
― Gloria Steinem

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
― Mark Twain