Quote by Paulo Coelho

Mari remembered what she had read in the young girl's eyes the moment she had come into the refectory: fear.Fear. Veronika might feel insecurity, shyness, shame, constraint, but why fear? That was only justifiable when confronted by a real threat: ferocious animals, armed attackers, earthquakes, but not a group of people gathered together in a refectory.But human beings are like that,' she thought. 'We've replaced nearly all our emotions with fear.

Mari remembered what she had read in the young girl's eyes t

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This quote reflects Mari's confusion and bewilderment at the presence of fear in Veronika's eyes. Mari questions why fear is present in a seemingly harmless situation like being in a refectory. However, Mari concludes that humans have a tendency to replace their genuine emotions with fear, even in situations where it is not warranted. This statement highlights the prevalence of fear in society and how it can overshadow other emotions.

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