Quote by Paulo Coelho

You feel that nothing you have learned has put down roots, that while you're capable of entering the magical universe, you cannot remain submerged in it. You feel that all of this may be nothing but a fantasy dreamed up by people to fend off their fear of death.

You feel that nothing you have learned has put down roots, t

Summary

This quote highlights the struggle of feeling detached from acquired knowledge and experiences. It suggests that although one may possess the ability to briefly delve into the realms of wonder and enchantment, they lack the capacity to fully immerse themselves in it. The quote implies a skepticism towards the authenticity of these extraordinary experiences, questioning whether they are merely illusions fabricated by individuals as a means to confront their existential fears of mortality.

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