So he could not be hasty or impatient. If he pushed forward impulsively, he would fail to see the signs and omens left by God along his path.God placed them along my path. He had surprised himself with the thought. Until then, he had considered the omens to be things of this world, Like eating or sleeping, or like seeking love or finding a job. he had never thought of them in terms of a language used by God to indicate what he should do.
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About Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho was a contemporary Brazilian lyricist and novelist. Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His 1988 novel The Alchemist became an international best-seller. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation
  • Patience — The virtue of waiting, endurance, and quiet strength

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