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Tove Jansson, born on August 9, 1914, and died on June 27, 2001, was a renowned Finnish novelist. Her works are known for their unique style and profound emotions, which have won the hearts of readers worldwide.

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Famous Tove Jansson Quotes

“..., een spannende gedachte begon vorm te krijgen; de mogelijkheid om alleen te zijn, helemaal in je eentje, in alle rust en vol verwachting, bijna een soort dwaasheid die je je kunt permitteren wanneer je gezegend bent let liefde.”

Love Inspirational Love Quotes Life Philosophy

Book:Fair Play

Source: Fair Play

Love Inspirational Love Quotes Life Philosophy

Book:Fair Play

Source: Fair Play

“Mari was hardly listening. A daring thought was taking shape in her mind. She began to anticipate a solitude of her own, peaceful and full of possibility. She felt something close to exhilaration, of a kind that people can permit themselves when they are blessed with love.”

Love Solitude Exhilaration

Book:Fair Play

Source: Fair Play

“Mari hörte nicht so genau zu, ein abenteuerlicher Gedanke begann Form anzunehmen: die Möglichkeit eines ganz eigenen Alleinseins in Frieden und Erwartung, fast eine Art Jux, den man sich erlauben kann, wenn man mit Liebe gesegnet ist.”

Love Peace Alone But Not Lonely Happyness Lonelyness

Book:Fair Play

Source: Fair Play

“How easy it is to love.”

Love Scandinavian Scandinavian Literature A Love Story

Book:The Listener

Source: The Listener

“Jag trur inte att jag helt och hållet är lesbisk... och mitt förhållande til männen er oförandrat.”

Love Change Lust Lesbianism Sexual Freedom

Author:Tove Jansson

“Det är underligt med kärlek, sa Sophia. Ju mer man älskar den andra dess mindre tycker den andra om en. Det är alldeles riktigt, anmärkte farmorn. Och vad gör man då? Man fortsätter att älska, svarade Sophia hotfullt. Man älskar värre och värre.”

Love Kärlek Andra Sommarboken Värre

Book:The Summer Book

Source: The Summer Book

About the Author

Born: August 9, 1914
Died: June 27, 2001
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 204

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