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 [embedded content] Bille August’s and Ingmar Bergman’s absolutely marvellous​ masterpiece. With breathtakingly beautiful music by Stefan Nilsson. [embedded content] Advertisements

What we do in life echoes in eternity In science, courage is to follow the motto of enlightenment and Kant’s dictum — Sapere Aude!  To use your own understanding, having the ​courage to think for yourself and question ‘received opinion,’ authority or orthodoxy. In our daily lives, courage is a capability to confront fear, as when in front of the powerful and mighty, not to step back, but stand up for one’s rights not to be humiliated or abused. As when...

Moments you never forget (personal) Courage is a capability to confront fear, as when in front of the powerful and mighty, not to step back, but stand up for one’s rights not to be humiliated or abused. Courage is to do the right thing in spite of danger and fear. To keep on even if opportunities to turn back are given. Dignity, a better life, or justice and rule of law, are things worth fighting for. Not to step back — in spite of confronting the mighty...

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Björn Ranelid anser inte att Svenska Akademien är att betrakta som en intellektuell elit, utan beskriver samlingen av ledamöter som ”ett B- eller C-lag”. För att institutionen ska kunna överleva så måste det rensas upp och vädras ut på allvar. Om du själv skulle få frågan att sitta i akademien? – Svaret är absolut nej, jag är alldeles för känd. För mycket känd, berömd och älskad. SvT Advertisements...

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The Swedish Academy. Founded in 1786. Dead in 2018. Advertisements

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[embedded content] In loving memory of Kristina, beloved wife and ballet dancer. Advertisements