Quote by Paulo Coelho

What's the world's greatest lie?... It's this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate.

What's the world's greatest lie?... It's this: that at a cer

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This quote suggests that the world's greatest lie is the belief that we lack control over our lives and that destiny has predetermined the outcome. It challenges the notion of fate and highlights the fallacy in accepting that our lives are beyond our influence. Instead, it encourages individuals to take responsibility for their choices and actions, emphasizing the power of personal agency in shaping one's own destiny.

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