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And when two such people encounter each other, and their eyes meet, the past and the future become unimportant. There is only that moment, and the incredible certainty that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. It is
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“It’s not what enters men’s mouths that’s evil,” said the alchemist. “It’s what comes out of their mouths that is.”
― The Alchemist
― The Alchemist
“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream,” said the alchemist, echoing the words of the old king. The boy understood. Another person was there to help him toward his Personal Legend.”
― The Alchemist
― The Alchemist
“People will do anything, no matter how absurd, to avoid facing their own souls.”
― Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
― Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
“Every search begins with beginner’s luck. And every search ends with the victor’s being severely tested.”
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“Camels are traitorous: they walk thousands of paces and never seem to tire. Then suddenly, they kneel and die.”
― The Alchemist
― The Alchemist
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