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The Fifth Mountain

In the ninth century b.c., the Phoenician princess Jezebel orders the execution of all the prophets who refuse to worship the pagan god Baal. Commanded by an angel of God to flee Israel, Elijah seeks safety in the land of Zarephath, where he unexpected

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“A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.”

— Paulo Coelho, amazon.com

Tagged: Youth, Child, Learning, Happiness, Innocence

“If you have a past with which you feel dissatisfied, then forget it, now. Imagine a new story for your life and believe in it. Focus only on the moments when you achieved what you desired, and that strength will help you to get what you want.”

— Paulo Coelho, amazon.com

Tagged: Past, Imagination, strength

“No one can lose sight of what he desires. Even if there are moments when he believes the world and the others are stronger. The secret is this: do not surrender.”

— Paulo Coelho, amazon.com

Tagged: Desire, Life, Joy, strength, Optimism

“Sadness does not last forever when we walk in the direction of that which we always desired.”

— Paulo Coelho, amazon.com

Tagged: Sadness, Desire, Moving On, Moving Forward, Grief