Why do they make things so complicated?" "So that those who have the responsibility for understanding can understand.," he said. "Imagine if everyone went around transforming lead into gold. Gold would lose its value." "It's those who are persistent, and willing to study things deeply, who achieve the Master Work.
Paulo CoelhoAnyone who tries to imprison love will cut off the spring that feeds it, and the trapped water will grow stagnant and rank.
Paulo CoelhoHe remembers the five rules of combat set down by Chuan Tzu - faith, companions, time, space and strategy.
Paulo Coelho