"Ester asked why people are sad.That's simple, says the old man. They are the prisoners of their personal history. Everyone believes that the main aim in life is to follow a plan. They never ask if that plan is theirs or if it was created by another person. They accumulate experiences, memories, things, other people's ideas, and it is more than they can possibly cope with. And that is why they forget their dreams."

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About Paulo Coelho

Brazilian novelist known for spiritually themed fiction, especially The Alchemist. His books have been translated into many languages and have sold widely worldwide. He has also written memoir and reflective prose works.

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