Quote by Paulo Coelho

That's all anyone has, and it's always brief, although, of course, some people believe they have a past where they can accumulate things and a future where they will accumulate still more. By the way, speaking of the present moment, do you masturbate a lot?

That's all anyone has, and it's always brief, although, of c

Summary

This quote appears to discuss the idea that individuals only have the present moment, which is always brief and ephemeral. It suggests that while some people may think they have a past in which they accumulate experiences or a future in which they expect to accumulate even more, in reality, the only thing we truly possess is the present. The quote also takes an abrupt turn by asking about a personal and unrelated topic, which can be seen as inappropriate and unrelated to the overall message.

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Present Now Masturbation

By Paulo Coelho

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