Quotes by Jostein Gaarder

To wonder about life is not something we learn; it is something we forget.

— Jostein Gaarder

Education

I wrote 'Sophie's World' in three months, but I was only writing and sleeping. I work for 14 hours a day when I'm working on a book.

— Jostein Gaarder

Success

The universe is a great mystery.

— Jostein Gaarder

Wisdom

Where did the world come from? The question has an answer, even though I cannot get to it. It is a good question. It is like a crime that has not been solved. There is an answer, even if police do not know it.

— Jostein Gaarder

Life

I want to understand more about the world while I'm still here.

— Jostein Gaarder

Life

No day is alike - I do many other things, and I'm very active in the environmental movement.

— Jostein Gaarder

Wisdom

I am really more interested in questions than in giving answers.

— Jostein Gaarder

Wisdom

I think about my editor when I write. She's a good friend, too.

— Jostein Gaarder

Friendship