“Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.”
Paulo Coelho Quotes
Paulo Coelho, Brazilian author (b. 1947) known for spiritual and philosophical fiction. His work encourages readers to pursue their personal legends and trust that the universe supports those who seek their destiny.
“If you start by promising what you don't even have yet, you'll lose your desire to work towards getting it.”
“To realize one's destiny is a person's only real obligation and when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
“But if we are talking in terms of making progress in life, we must understand that "good enough" is very different from "best.”
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