When we sense something, it is due to the movement of atoms in space. When I see the moon it is because "moon atoms" penetrate my eye.
Jostein GaarderThe stupidest thing she knew was for people to act like they knew all about the things they knew absolutely nothing about.
Jostein GaarderIt takes billions of years to create a human being. And it takes only a few seconds to die.
Jostein GaarderLet me put it more precisely: The ability to give birth is a natural characteristic. In the same way, everybody can grasp philosophical truths if they just use their innate reason.
Jostein Gaarder