Henrik Ibsen Quotes

Nobody gets anything for nothing.

You learn as you grow up, if you're intelligent - or even three-quarter witted - that there's no free lunch. You pay for things in various ways. Living, loving, everything else is a matter of the same principles: you learn to work with what you have.

It took a long time, but I have learned that you just can't take anything you want out of life without putting something back in exchange.

Nature cannot be tricked or cheated. She will give up to you the object of your struggles only after you have paid her price.

I would never disrespect any man, woman, chick or child out there. We're all the same. What goes around comes around, and karma kicks us all in the butt in the end of the day.

There is no such thing as Something for nothing.

I've done everything I wanted to do, even if I have had to pay a very high price - which has been the case most of the time.

In all human affairs one notices, if one examines them closely, that it is impossible to remove one inconvenience without another emerging.

To obtain a just compromise, concession must not only be mutual--it must be equal also....There can be no hope that either will yield more than it gets in return.

Every worker receives from society as much as he has given it.

What is done unto any one may be done to another.

Sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander

I learned that you appreciate what you earn much more than what is given you. I also learned that decisions have consequences.

Nothing in life is free, you always pay in the end.

With some things, karma is good enough. Lessons come back in different ways, you know what I mean?

In an ideal world, no one should get something for nothing.

There is no such thing on this earth as something for nothing.

I don't believe in getting something for nothing.

It's a poor rule that won't work both ways.

If my cup won't hold but a pint and yourn holds a quart, wouldn't ye be mean not to let me have my little half-measure full?

What we give, we will receive, and what we withhold will be withheld from us.

You most likely need a thesaurus, a rudimentary grammar book, and a grip on reality. This latter means: there's no free lunch. Writing is work. It's also gambling. You don't get a pension plan. Other people can help you a bit, but ­essentially you're on your own. Nobody is making you do this: you chose it, so don't whine.

You're going to reap just what you sow

If it's wrong when they do it, it's wrong when we do it.

When people are judged by merit, not connections, then the best and brightest can lead the country, people will work hard, and the entire economy will grow - everyone will benefit and more resources will be available for all, not just select groups.