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When I asked you if you wanted to, I was not testing your courage. I was testing your wisdom.

Paulo Coelho

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Paulo Coelho
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: August 24
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If we don't face our fears, our fears will chase us forever.
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If someone is capable of loving his partner without restrictions, unconditionally, then he is manifesting the love of God. If the love of God becomes manifest, he will love his neighbor. If he loves his neighbor, he will love himself. If he loves himself, then everything returns to its proper place.
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When we are high up, everything looks very small. Our glories and our sadnesses cease to be important. We have left whatever we won or lost down below. From the top of a mountain you can see how large the world is and how wide the horizon.
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