Heinrich Böll Quotes

A child… never takes time off as a child; time off does not begin until the principles of order have been accepted.

Behind every word a whole world is hidden that must be imagined.

One ought to go too far, in order to know how far one can go.

If you want to do something… get up and actually do it!

An artist is like a woman who can do nothing but love, and who succumbs to every stray male jackass.

Strangely enough I like the kind to which I belong: people.

I don’t trust Catholics,” I said, “because they take advantage of you.” “And Protestants?” he asked with a laugh. “I loathe the way they fumble around with their consciences.” “And atheists?” He was still laughing. “They bore me because all they ever talk about is God.