“What can you do when everyone around you is strong and clever?”
Tarjei Vesaas, The Birds“His face was neither handsome nor anything else. It just was.”
Tarjei Vesaas, The Birds“The world was full of forces you couldn't fight against which suddenly loomed up and aimed a crushing blow at you.”
Tarjei Vesaas, The Birds“What you want most you push away from you.You want more than you care to admit.”
Tarjei Vesaas, The Bridges“Bewilderment increases in the presence of the mirrors.”
Tarjei Vesaas, The Boat in the Evening“Almost nothing need be said when you have eyes.”
Tarjei Vesaas, The Boat in the Evening