Soren Kierkegaard Quotes

Since my earliest childhood a barb of sorrow has lodged in my heart. As long as it stays I am ironic - if it is pulled out I shall die.

Soren Kierkegaard

• Childhood
• Sorrow
• Ironic

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• Since my earliest childhood a barb of sorrow has lodged in my heart. As long as it stays I am ironic - if it is pulled out I shall die.

  

  Soren Kierkegaard
  • Childhood
  • Sorrow
  • Ironic