A Quote by Paulo Coelho

There is no tragedy, only the unavoidable. Everything has its reason for being: you only need to distinguish what is temporary from what is lasting.

Paulo Coelho

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Being Distinguish Everything Lasting Need Only Reason Temporary Tragedy Unavoidable

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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian - Novelist
Born: August 24, 1947

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