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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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When you travel you experience, in a very practical way, the act of rebirth. You confront completely new situations, the day passes more slowly, and on most journeys you don't even understand the language the people speak....You begin to be more accessible to others, because they may be able to help you in difficult situations.
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When you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true.
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A brush with death always helps us to live our lives better.
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The only way to save our dreams is by being generous with ourselves.
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Hide your craziness behind a beautiful smile. That's all you need.
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Blaming the government for all the bad things that happen.
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Using your car as a weapon and impenetrable armor.
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