It is difficult to admit that one is wrong. Particularly when one has been wrong for a very long time.

- from A Man Called Ove book by Fredrik Backman

Humanity has many shortcomings, but none is stronger than pride.

- from Beartown book by Fredrik Backman

For the perpetrator, rape lasts just a matter of minutes. For the victim, it never stops.

- from Beartown book by Fredrik Backman

There are two things that are particularly good at reminding us how old we are: children and sports.

- from Beartown book by Fredrik Backman