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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.
166
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.
165
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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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