Jostein Gaarder Quotes

The faculty of vision can vary from person to person. On the other hand, we can rely on what our reason tells us because that is the same for everyone.

As long as we are children, we have the ability to experience things around us–but then we grow used to the world. To grow up is to get drunk on sensory experience.

When you realize there is something you don’t understand, then you’re generally on the right path to understanding all kinds of things.

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.