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Evig eies kun det tapte.
Only what is lost is possessed forever.
By Henrik Ibsen
402
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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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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I dag våkner jeg og har mange tanker. Helt sikkert mer enn fem. Det er et mas.
Today I wake up and have many thoughts. Definitely more than five. It’s a hassle.
By Erlend Loe, Norwegian novelist
The quote expresses a feeling of being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of thoughts one experiences. It reflects the complexity and sometimes chaotic nature of the human mind.
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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