You have fettered yourself of your own free will, man - break the fetters! Halldór Laxness More Quotes by Halldór Laxness More Quotes From Halldór Laxness A wise man once said that next to losing its mother, there is nothing more healthy for a child than to lose its father. Halldór Laxness wise mother children No one is so busy that he hasn't the time to dismantle a work of art. Halldór Laxness busy time art My motto is strong packaging, clear addressing. Halldór Laxness packaging motto strong It's an old saying that one still has to know something, despite everything. Halldór Laxness old-saying despite stills