Quote by Paulo Coelho

Many of us are returning from a long journey during which we were forced to search for things that were of no interest to us. Now we realize that they were false. But this return cannot be made without pain, because we have been away for a long time and feel that we are strangers in out own land. It will take some time to find the friends who also left, and the places where our roots and treasures lie. But this will happen.

Many of us are returning from a long journey during which we

Summary

This quote signifies the experience of individuals who have spent a significant period of their lives pursuing things that held no genuine meaning or value to them. They now understand the falsehood in their pursuits, reflecting on the fact that this realization comes with a painful awareness of time lost and a feeling of detachment from their familiar surroundings. However, the quote conveys a sense of hope, stating that eventually, these individuals will reconnect with like-minded individuals who embarked on similar journeys and rediscover the places and aspects of their lives that hold profound significance.

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By Paulo Coelho

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