Quote by Paulo Coelho

But love is always new. Regardless of whether we love once, twice, or a dozen times in our life, we always face a brand-new situation. Love can consign us to hell or to paradise, but it always takes us somewhere. We simply have to accept it, because it is what nourishes our existence. If we reject it, we die of hunger, because we lack the courage to stretch out a hand and pluck the fruit from the branches of the tree of life. We have to take love where we find it, even if that means hours, days, weeks of disappointment and sadness.The moment we begin to seek love, love begins to seek us. And to save us.

But love is always new. Regardless of whether we love once,

Summary

This quote emphasizes the eternal and transformative nature of love. It highlights that every experience of love, regardless of past encounters, brings forth a unique and unknown situation. Love holds the power to lead us to both heavenly happiness and hellish pain, yet it always takes us somewhere. To truly live and thrive, we must embrace love as it nourishes our existence. Rejecting love leaves us feeling empty and deprived, as we lack the courage to reach out and grasp the opportunities it presents. Ultimately, when we actively seek love, it also seeks us, offering redemption and salvation.

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