Georg Brandes Quotes

Just about this time, when in imagination I was so great a warrior, I had good use in real life for more strength, as I was no longer taken to school by the nurse, but instead had myself to protect my brother, two years my junior.

Georg Brandes

• Life
• Time
• Good
• Great
• Real
• School
• Taken
• Imagination
• Brother
• Warrior
• Nurse

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• Just about this time, when in imagination I was so great a warrior, I had good use in real life for more strength, as I was no longer taken to school by the nurse, but instead had myself to protect my brother, two years my junior.

  

  Georg Brandes
  • Life
  • Time
  • Good