Michael Ende
Born: 11-11-1929
Michael Ende was a renowned German author, best known for his enchanting fantasy novels. Born in 1929, he captivated readers worldwide with works like "The Neverending Story" and "Momo." Ende's storytelling weaves magical worlds with profound philosophical themes, appealing to both children and adults. His imaginative narratives and richly drawn characters have left a lasting impact on literature, cementing his legacy as a master of fantasy storytelling.
Book summaries for books written by Michael Ende
Quotes
Do what you want, but behave as others.
We don't even dare to think what will happen if we lose hope.
Every real story is a never-ending story.
It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.
People who have no hopes are easy to control.
Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us.
We don't always have to believe everything we're told.
No one can force you to be a hero. You can only become a hero by being good and kind. And helping people.
You mustn't let them see that you're upset. You mustn't show fear. Anything they do, you have to take it as if it's normal.
It's good that you have a dream. It's very good. But you mustn't be satisfied with it. You mustn't forget that you have to work hard to make your dream come true.
He was a very small boy, with a very big heart.
The more we try to catch hold of the present moment, the more elusive it becomes.