Quotes by Hans Christian Andersen

About Hans Christian Andersen:

Hans Christian Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories, called eventyr in Danish or "fairy-tales" in English, express themes that transcend age and nationality.
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Most of the people who will walk after me will be children, so make the beat keep time with short steps.

Hans Christian Andersen

Travelling expands the mind rarely.

Hans Christian Andersen

Where words fail, music speaks.

Hans Christian Andersen

Author Bio

  • NameHans Christian Andersen
  • DescriptionDanish author, fairy tale writer, and poet
  • AliasesAuthor of The improvisatore,
  • BornApril 2, 1805
  • DiedAugust 4, 1875
  • CountryDenmark
  • ProfessionWriter; Poet; Novelist; Children's Writer; Autobiographer; Playwright
  • AwardsOrder Of The Red Eagle 3rd Class; Prometheus Award - Hall Of Fame