195 Quotes by Dag Hammarskjöld

The myths have always condemned those who ‘looked back.’ Condemned them, whatever the paradise may have been which they were leaving. Hence this shadow over each departure from your decision.

In a dream I walked with God through the deep places of creation; past walls that receded and gates that opened through hall after hall of silence, darkness and refreshment – the dwelling place of souls acquainted with light and warmth – until, around me, was an infinity into which we all flowed together and lived anew, like the rings made by raindrops falling upon wide expanses of calm dark waters.

It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.

Time always seems long to the child who is waiting - for Christmas, for next summer, for becoming a grownup: long also when he surrenders his whole soul to each moment of a happy day.

Time goes by, reputation increases, ability declines.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Only he who keeps his eyes fixed on the far horizon will find his right road.

Only one feat is possible not to have run away.

Never "for the sake of peace and quiet" deny your own experience or convictions.