I'm not doing anything, and yet I'm also doing the most important thing a man can do: I'm listening to what I needed to hear from myself.
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No, I never saw an angel, but it is irrelevant whether I saw one or not. I feel their presence around me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the belief in the presence of angels or spiritual beings, despite their invisibility to the eye.
Paulo Coelho reflects on the nature of belief and perception in this quote. He suggests that the existence of angels or spiritual beings isnβt dependent on physical sight; rather, it is a matter of feeling and intuition. This idea emphasizes that some truths and presences in life are felt deeply, even if they cannot be seen, highlighting the importance of personal belief and experience in understanding the world around us.
Themes
AngelsPresenceBeliefSpiritualityIntuition
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote to inspire a discussion on spirituality in a philosophy class.
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