21 Quotes & Sayings By Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker who has spent the last 14 years building his own business. Steen is the author of 7 bestselling books (all translated into several languages) including The Power of Intention, The Power of Conversation, The Power of Empathy, The Power of Humor, The Power of Passion, and The Power of Purpose. He was also the co-creator of the award winning Signature Motivational Series with John Gray. Steen was named one of Forbes Magazine's "30 Under 30" in 2011 and has been seen on CNBC, CNN, Fox Business, NBC Nightly News, Bloomberg TV, ABC Nightline, CBS Early Show, NBC Nightly News and more Read more

He currently runs his own consultancy company to help other entrepreneurs grow their businesses by using the principles he discovered in his own journey.

That’s war. It won’t let anyone get away unscathed. I’m...
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That’s war. It won’t let anyone get away unscathed. I’m sorry about Grete.”Verner aka ‘Jens’in the novel 'the Informer' by Steen Langstrup Steen Langstrup
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It’s a case of mistaken identity. It’s one big mistake. You weren’t even in the country when it happened.” Maja in the short story 'Metro' by Steen Langstrup Steen Langstrup
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My doppelganger wraps the ear in a handkerchief and shoves it into his pocket as he leaves the train with a nod of his head in my direction.” William Wilson in the short story 'Metro' by Steen Langstrup Steen Langstrup
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This is Denmark. We are Danes. We keep our distance. We do not pick a seat close to strangers if other seats are available. We do not talk to strangers in the trains.” William Wilson in the short story 'Metro' by Steen Langstrup Steen Langstrup
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You just hang in there, boy, hang in with that apprenticeship of yours, do you hear me? You are lucky they would even take someone like you. You’re a child of the slums. A ragtag. On top of that, you’re a whining piece of shit. Nobody will ever do anything for you. Do you understand what I’m saying? They’ll let you starve to death, no problem. Nobody is going to cry on your grave.” Poul- Erik’s MotherThe Informer by Steen Langstrup. Steen Langstrup
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Meet me tonight, six o’clock sharp, at the gates of the municipal hospital. It is very important that you are precise. Not five minutes early, not five minutes late. In case I’m not there, you leave straight away. Got it?” Ingrid aka ‘Alis K’The Informer Steen Langstrup
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That pistol I gave you is a piece of crap. You can’t hit anything with it, not at that distance.” Staring at her with tears in his blinking eyes, he says, “I did.” Conversation between Alis K and WillyThe Informer Steen Langstrup
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There is always a unique atmosphere in the car when you drive through the City with a dead body in the back. Steen Langstrup
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But I’m completely innocent in this case. I’m the victim. Don’t you understand? If she’d just dressed in an appropriate manner, nothing would have happened. I’m a peaceful man, and now I’m going to prison.” Conversation on Radio Fake 112.8 MHzIn The Shadow of Sadd. Steen Langstrup
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AK 47, is perfect copy, yes? Every detail. Like real thing. Yes. Kalashnikov. Your boy, he be happy for Uncle Sante, no?”“ I’m sorry, Sante. It’s really nice of you, but I don’t want Sofus playing with guns.” Conversation between George Hanson and SanteIn The Shadow of Sadd Steen Langstrup
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Jimmy Sadd is the most evil man I’ve ever known. I mean really evil. I’m not talking about tough, or cruel — all the bosses are tough and cruel. You’ll never get anywhere in our world if you’re not respected. But Jimmy. . God damn, Bruno, getting involved with Sadd. . I’d rather do a deal with the devil himself. Sadd is worse. You’ll never get out.” George HansonIn The Shadow of Sadd. Steen Langstrup
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Fine by me, Jack. I just have to plug in the machine. The City will have to change its name to Sunny Beach.”“We don’t have a beach.”“ Well, you know what I mean …”Conversation on Radio Fake 112.8 MHzIn The Shadow of Sadd Steen Langstrup
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No, Karl, not now. Take it easy. It’s our happy day.” Poul- Erik’s MotherThe Informer by Steen Langstrup Steen Langstrup
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I turn off my cell phone and reluctantly slide it down my pocket. My hands are shaking. A large knife appears in his hand.” William Wilson in the short story 'Metro' by Steen Langstrup Steen Langstrup
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I’ve seen you in action, BB. You get turned on by danger. You are seeking danger. The only reason you’re with me is the risk of getting caught by your wife.” Ingrid aka ‘Alis K’The Informer by Steen Langstrup Steen Langstrup
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No! The mission was to terminate one Hipo officer. Not four by random. You didn’t get him so the operation was a failure.” Johannes aka ‘BB’The Informer by Steen Langstrup Steen Langstrup
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Someday this war will be over. A new order of the world will appear in its place. The idea of Socialism will prevail. In the future they’ll remember us as heroes.” Thorkild aka ‘Borge’The Informer by Steen Langstrup Steen Langstrup
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We were supposed to be heroes.”“ There’s no such thing as heroes.” Conversation between ‘Alis K’ and ‘Borge’The Informer by Steen Langstrup Steen Langstrup
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The man is well inside the train before the dreadful truth occurs to me. He is the man from the newspaper. The rapist. My doppelganger. My mirrored doppelganger.” William Wilson in the short story 'Metro' by Steen Langstrup. Steen Langstrup
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I’ve been washing stairs my whole life. One day after the other. Since I was five years old. I’ve never complained. Shame on you. I’m embarrassed to have a son like you…can’t even look after his own bicycle. You just wait until your dad comes home. Then you’ll be in trouble, I can tell you that much.” Poul- Erik’s MotherThe Informer Steen Langstrup