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“Sadness does not last forever when we walk in the direction of that which we always desired.”

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Paulo Coelho, born on August 24, 1947, is a renowned Brazilian author and lyricist. His works are characterized by profound philosophical thoughts and rich imagination, with his most famous novel being 'The Alchemist'. more

“The Lord often has his prophets climb mountains to converse with Him. I always wondered why He did that, and now I know the answer: when we are on high, we can see everything else as small. Our glory and sadness lose their importance. Whatever we conquered or lost remains there below. From the heights of the mountain, you see how large the world is, and how wide its horizons.”

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Author:Paulo Coelho

“Long since, the desert wind wiped away our footprints in the sand. But at every second of my existence, I remember what happened, and you still walk in my dreams and in my reality. Thank you for having crossed my path.”

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Author:Paulo Coelho

“Make whatever decision you wish but never forget one thing: all of you are much better than you believed. Take advantage of the chance that tragedy has given you; not everyone is capable of doing so”

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Author:Paulo Coelho

“I am here and I am safe and I am sick of it.”

Safe Sick

Book:Sweetly Sings the Donkey

Source: Sweetly Sings the Donkey

“My usual self is a very unusual self.”

Self Unusual Usual

Book:A Taste Of Honey

Source: A Taste Of Honey

“We are nothing. - Tomorrow we may be die. We are nothing. - You and me.”

May Dies Tomorrow

Book:Tristessa (Annotated)

Source: Tristessa (Annotated)

“Grief is what tells you who you are alone.”

Grief Who You Are

Book:Let's Take the Long Way Home: A Memoir of Friendship

Source: Let's Take the Long Way Home: A Memoir of Friendship

“But if I decide to decide there’s a different, less selfish, less lonely point to my life, won’t the reason for this decision be my desire to be less lonely, meaning to suffer less overall pain? Can the decision to be less selfish ever be anything other than a selfish decision?”

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Book:Consider The Lobster: Essays and Arguments

Source: Consider The Lobster: Essays and Arguments

“But it doesn't take a thousand men to open a door, my lord." "It might to keep it open.”

Men Might Lord Doors Thousand

Book:The Left Hand of Darkness

Source: The Left Hand of Darkness

“The first right on earth is the right of the ego. Man's first duty is to himself. His moral law is never to place his prime goal within the persons of others. His moral obligation is to do what he wishes, provided his wish does not depend primarily upon other men.”

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Book:Ayn Rand Reader

Source: Ayn Rand Reader

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