And is this not the very reason for the establishment of the State? If there were cause and reason for confidence among individuals, the State would never have come into existence. The sacred and essential foundation for the State is our mutual and well-founded suspicion of each other. Anyone questioning this foundation throws suspicion upon the State.

~ Karin Boye

Karin Boye Authoritarianism Individualism State Trust

The sated day is never firstThe best day is a day of thirstYes, there is goal and meaning in our path -but it is the way that is the labour's worth.

~ Karin Boye

Karin Boye Achievement Fulfillment Inspirational Perseverance Purpose