Quote by Paulo Coelho

And one more thing: you still believe that man can be good. If that weren't the case, you wouldn't have invented all this nonsense to convince yourself otherwise.

And one more thing: you still believe that man can be good.

Summary

This quote suggests that the belief in man's potential for goodness is still present despite the existence of doubts. The mention of "inventing nonsense" implies that people create various justifications or ideologies to persuade themselves that humans are capable of being virtuous. It implies a recognition of the inherent complexities and imperfections of humanity, yet highlights the persistent faith in the possibility of goodness that drives the creation of such rationalizations.

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Good Belief

By Paulo Coelho

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