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Olav Duun

Norwegian writer (1876-1939).

Born November 21st, 1876 in Jøa. [ref]

Died September 13th, 1939 at 62 years old in Holmestrand. [ref]

Occupations
author, teacher, writer
Website
Wikipedia

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving