Quote by Paulo Coelho

Borges said there are only four stories to tell: a love story between two people, a love story between three people, the struggle for power and the voyage. All of us writers rewrite these same stories ad infinitum.

Borges said there are only four stories to tell: a love stor

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This quote by Borges suggests that there are only four fundamental story archetypes: love between two people, love triangle, power struggle, and voyage. According to him, all writers constantly retell these same stories in different forms, essentially recycling these basic narratives throughout literature. Borges implies that while the themes and variations may differ, the essence of storytelling remains rooted in these fundamental plots, highlighting the human inclination to constantly rework and reinterpret these timeless concepts.

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By Paulo Coelho

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