✓ The busiest people I have known in my life have enough time to do everything. Those who do nothing are always tired and pay no attention to the little work they are required to do. They complain constantly that the day is too short or time is not enough but the truth is, they are afraid to fight for what is good for them.✓ Have pity on the people who are afraid of taking up a pen, or a paintbrush or any other tool just because of thinking that someone has already done so much better than they could.

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✓ We must never stop dreaming. Dreams provide nourishment to the soul, just as the meals to body.✓ Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible but learning is making it possible for yourself.✓ The boat is safer anchored at the port, but it's not the aim for boats.✓ We always know which is the best road to follow, but we follow only the road that we are accustomed to.✓ What people regard as vanity-leaving great works, having children, acting in such a way as to prevent one's name from being forgotten-I regard as the highest expression of human dignity.

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The Pilgrimage paved the way to Paulo Coehlo's international bestselling novel The Alchemist. In many ways, these two volumes are companions—to truly comprehend one, you must read the other. Step inside this captivating account of Paulo Coehlo's pilgrimage along the road to Santiago. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one's own path. In the end, we discover that the extraordinary is always found in the ordinary and simple ways of everyday people. Part adventure story, part guide to self-discovery, this compelling tale delivers the perfect combination of enchantment and insight.

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A Spiritual Journey Toward Self-Discovery The Pilgrimage recounts the spectacular trials of Paulo Coelho as he journeys across Spain to discover personal power, wisdom, and a miraculous sword that seals his initiation into the secret society of the Tradition. With his enigmatic mentor, Petrus, he follows a legendary road traveled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages, encountering a Chaucerian variety of mysterious guides and devilish opponents. Coelho's experiences and his mentor's teachings impart the spiritual wisdom that reveals itself as the true purpose of their exciting journey. Part adventure story, part guide to self-mastery, this compelling tale delivers a powerful brew of magic and insight.

Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His novel The Alchemist became an international best-seller and he has published 30 more books since then.

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