Quote by Paulo Coelho

But he was able to understand one thing: making a decision was only the beginning of things. When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.

But he was able to understand one thing: making a decision w

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This quote suggests that making a decision is not the end, but rather the starting point of a journey. Once a decision is made, the individual is propelled into unexpected and uncharted territories. They are likened to being caught in a strong current that will lead them to unforeseen destinations, far beyond what they initially anticipated. It emphasizes the transformative power of decisions and the idea that they have the potential to take individuals on unexpected paths with new experiences and outcomes.

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