I always disliked dogs, those protectors of cowards who lack the courage to fight an assailant themselves. – August Strindberg
That is the thankless position of the father in the family – the provider for all, and the enemy of all. – August Strindberg
Friendship can only exist between persons with similar interests and points of view. Man and woman by the conventions of society are born with different interests and different points of view. – August Strindberg
People who keep dogs are cowards who havent got the guts to bite people themselves. – August Strindberg
One of the greatest gifts my father gave me – unintentionally – was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity. We had a bit of a rollercoaster life with some really challenging financial periods. He was always unshaken, completely tranquil, the same ebullient, laughing, jovial man. – Ben Okri