If there is a god, he is not only a wizard at leaving clues behind. More than anything, he's a master of concealment. And the world is not something that gives itself away. The heavens still keep their secrets. There is little gossip amongst the stars. But no one has forgotten the Big Bang yet. Since then, silence has reigned supreme, and every thing there is moving away. One can still come across a moon. Or a comet. Just don't expect friendly greetings. No visiting cards are printed in space.
Jostein GaarderThe stupidest thing she knew was for people to act like they knew all about the things they knew absolutely nothing about.
Jostein GaarderThe question of whether a thing is right or wrong, good or bad, must always be considered in relation to a persons needs.
Jostein GaarderThen you have a big problem, because a human is a thinking animal. If you don't think, you're not really a human.
Jostein GaarderI sat thinking how terribly sad it was that people are made in such a way that they get used to something as incredible as living. One day we suddenly take the fact that we exist for granted - and then, yes, then we donโt think about it anymore until we are about to leave the world again.
Jostein Gaarder