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Defeat exists but not suffering. A true warrior knows that when he loses a battle, he is improving the skill with which he wields a sword. He will be able to fight more skilfullly next time.

Paulo Coelho

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Paulo Coelho
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: August 24
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