More quotes by Jostein Gaarder, Sophie's World

"Wisest is she who knows she does not know."
"A composition—and every work of art is one—is created in a wondrous interplay between imagination and reason, or between mind and reflection. For there will always be an element of chance in the creative process."
"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."
"A state that does not educate and train women is like a man who only trains his right arm."
"Life is both sad and solemn. We are led into a wonderful world, we meet one another here, greet each other - and wander together for a brief moment. Then we lose each other and disappear as suddenly and unreasonably as we arrived."