Quote How terribly sad it was that people are made in...

“How terribly sad it was that people are made in such a way that they get used to something as extraordinary as living.” - Jostein Gaarder

Decryption of quote

How terribly sad it was that people are made in such a way that they get used to something as extraordinary as living.

These words speak to the tendency of human beings to take the miracle of life for granted. We are born into this world with the incredible gift of existence, yet as time passes, we become accustomed to the routine of daily life.

It is easy to become complacent, to forget the wonder of simply being alive. We become so caught up in the mundane tasks and responsibilities of life that we forget to pause and appreciate the beauty and complexity of our existence.

But life is a precious and fleeting gift, filled with endless possibilities and opportunities for growth and discovery. Each moment is a chance to experience something new, to learn, to love, to create.

When we allow ourselves to become numb to the wonder of living, we miss out on the richness and depth of the human experience. We lose sight of the magic that surrounds us every day, in the laughter of loved ones, the beauty of nature, and the endless potential within ourselves.

It is important to remember that life is a precious and fragile gift, to be cherished and celebrated. We must strive to cultivate a sense of gratitude and awe for the extraordinary gift of existence, and to approach each day with a sense of wonder and appreciation.

By embracing the extraordinary nature of living, we can awaken to the beauty and magic that surrounds us, and live each moment with a sense of purpose and joy. Let us not take for granted the miracle of life, but instead, let us embrace it with open hearts and minds.

May we never forget the wonder of simply being alive, and may we always approach each day with a sense of gratitude and awe for the extraordinary gift of existence.




life living

Quotes to Explore


 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve.

I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve.

Jane Austen

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.

You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.

Jonathan Safran Foer

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : You can't be happy unless you're unhappy sometimes.

You can't be happy unless you're unhappy sometimes.

Lauren Oliver

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : right in this moment, I can´t even remember what unhappy feels like.

right in this moment, I can´t even remember what unhappy feels like.

Maggie Stiefvater

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Mahatma Gandhi

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

Marcel Proust