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Den største faren for de fleste av oss, er ikke at vi setter oss så høye mål at vi ikke når dem, men at vi setter oss lave mål og når dem.
The greatest danger for most of us is not that we set our goals too high and miss them, but that we set them too low and achieve them.
By Unknown
Setting ambitions too low can limit our potential and growth, emphasising the importance of aiming higher to truly challenge and realise our capabilities.
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Den sterkeste mann i verden, det er han som står mest alene.
You see, the point is that the strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.
By Henrik Ibsen
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Det eneste spørsmålet som virkelig betyr noe, må være dette: Blir det bedre eller verre?
The only question that really matters must be this one: Is it getting better or worse?
By Erlend Loe, novelist and screenwriter
Taken from Loe's novel 'Naïve. Super', this quote represents a fundamental question about the quality of one's life, as the novel's protagonist confronts the existential question of life's purpose.
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Det er bedre å tenne et lys enn å forbanne mørket.
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness
By Unknown
This saying emphasises the importance of taking action and making a positive impact, rather than simply complaining or dwelling on negative circumstances.
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Evig eies kun det tapte.
Only what is lost is possessed forever.
By Henrik Ibsen