When we sense something, it is due to the movement of atoms... - Jostein Gaarder, Sophie's World
"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."
More quotes by Jostein Gaarder, Sophie's World
"Health is the natural condition. When sickness occurs, it is a sign that Nature has gone off course because of a physical or mental imbalance. The road to health for everyone is through moderation, harmony, and a 'sound mind in a sound body'."
"It's not him who's disturbed. But he likes to disturb others--to shake them out of their rut."
"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."
"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."
"A state that does not educate and train women is like a man who only trains his right arm."