Extraordinary Quote by Jostein Gaarder
“How terribly sad it was that people are made in such a way that they get used to something as extraordinary as living.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder, 1991
Human nature adapts to even the most extraordinary circumstances, making life feel ordinary.
In simple terms: People become accustomed to the amazing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and cherish life's uniqueness.
Themes
existence
adaptation
wonder
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- major life changes
- travel experiences
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- What extraordinary aspects of life do you overlook?
- How can you stay aware of life's marvels?
A Different Perspective
Adaptation can dull appreciation of wonder.
![“Perhaps no order of mammals presents us with so extraordinary a series of gradations as this [step by step, from humans to apes to monkeys to lemurs] - leading us insensibly from the crown and summit of the animal creation down to creatures, from which there is but a step, as it seems, to the…” quote by Thomas Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f0b/thomas-huxley-1183_animal_perhaps-no-order-of-mammals-presents-us_3051.jpg)
