The stupidest thing she knew was for people to act like they knew all about the things they knew absolutely nothing about.
("Sophie's World")
More Quotes from Jostein Gaarder:
We can be hindered in our development and our personal growth by political conditions. Outer circumstances can constrain us. Only when we are free to develop our innate abilities can we live as free beings. But we are just as much determined by inner potential and outer opportunities as the Stone Age boy on the Rhine, the lion in Africa, or the apple tree in the garden.Jostein Gaarder
Dear Hilde, if the human brain was simple enough for us to understand, we would still be so stupid that we couldn't understand it. Love, Dad.
Jostein Gaarder
But understanding will always require some effort. You probably wouldn't admire a friend who was good at everything if it cost her no effort.
Jostein Gaarder
A state that does not educate and train women is like a man who only trains his right arm.
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Wasn't it extraordinary to be in the world right now, wandering around in a wonderful adventure!
Jostein Gaarder
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