Quote by Paulo Coelho

No one can learn to love by following a manual, and no one can learn to write by following a course. I'm not telling you to seek out other writers but to find people with different skills from yourself, because writing is no different from any other activity done with joy and enthusiasm.

No one can learn to love by following a manual, and no one c

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This quote emphasizes that love and writing cannot be learned merely by following a set of instructions or courses. It suggests that love cannot be acquired through a manual, and similarly, writing skills cannot be fully developed by merely taking a course. Instead, the quote encourages individuals to connect with people who possess diverse skills and engage in activities that bring them joy and enthusiasm, asserting that writing is comparable to any other passion pursued with pleasure and dedication.

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