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.
Jostein GaarderMots clés morals philosophy
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 GaarderMots clés philosophy atoms democritus
A hydrogen atom in a cell at the end of my nose was once part of an elephant's trunk. A carbon atom in my cardiac muscle was once in the tail of a dinosaur.
Jostein GaarderMots clés philosophy evolution oneness
It's not him who's disturbed. But he likes to disturb others--to shake them out of their rut.
Jostein GaarderMots clés wisdom life learning philosophy disturbed disturb
He could very likely have appealed for leniency. At least he could have saved his life by agreeing to leave Athens. But had he done this he would not have been Socrates. He valued his conscience--and the truth-- higher than life.
Jostein GaarderMots clés life truth philosophy values sacrifice greater-good
Socrates himself said, 'One thing only I know, and this is that I know nothing.'
Remember this statement, because it is an admission that is rare, even among philosophers. Moreover, it can be so dangerous to say in public that it can cost you your life. The most subversive people are those who ask questions. Giving answers is not nearly as threatening. Any one question can be more explosive than a thousand answers.
Mots clés questions philosophy answers subversive ask-questions
People are, generally speaking, either dead certain or totally indifferent (Both types are crawling around deep down in the rabbit's fur!)
Jostein GaarderMots clés learning philosophy understanding deep indifferent aloof certain
Man is the measure of all things', said the Sophist Protagora (c. 485-410 B.C.). By that he meant that the question of whether a thing is right or wrong, good or bad, must always be considered in relation to a person's needs.
Jostein GaarderMots clés man philosophy measure needs to relative protagora sophist
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'.
Jostein GaarderMots clés natural philosophy moderation health balance harmony sickness sound-mind-in-a-sound-body
To be more precise: although philosophical questions concern us all, we do not all become philosophers.
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