In today’s world, where anxiety seems to flood in with every news update or swipe on our phones, we recognized the need for a source of solace and strength. So we decided to turn to Astrid Lindgren, the beloved “grandma” of Sweden, to start off this week with some cheeky wisdom.
READ: The life of Astrid Lindgren: Sweden’s most beloved author
“I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do it.”
― FROM PIPPI LONGSTOCKING
“If you are very strong, you must also be very kind.”
“I have never been a patriot. We are all human beings – that’s been my special pathos in life.”
“Everything great that ever happened in this world happened first in somebody’s imagination.”
“Give the children love, more love and still more love – and the common sense will come by itself.”
“Come in or stay where you are, it’s entirely up to you,’ called Pippi. ‘I never force anyone!’’
“I have no message. But I would like to spread a general tolerance for human insanity.”
“What the world of tomorrow will be like is greatly dependent on the power of imagination in those who are learning to read today.”
“Don’t worry about me. I’ll always come out on top.”
― FROM PIPPI LONGSTOCKING
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