Quote by: Jostein Gaarder

Over the entrance to the temple at Delphi was a famous inscription: KNOW THYSELF! It reminded visitors that man must never believe himself to be more than mortal - and that no man can escape his destiny.


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Author Bio


  • NameJostein Gaarder
  • DescriptionNorwegian author
  • BornAugust 8, 1952
  • CountryNorway
  • ProfessionWriter; Teacher; Novelist; Philosopher; Children's Writer
  • WorksThe Solitaire Mystery; Sophie's World
  • AwardsCommander Of The Order Of St. Olav?; Norwegian Booksellers' Prize; Peer Gynt Literary Award; ; Order Of St. Olav