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"The wise are wise only because they love. The fool are fools only because they think they can understand love"

- Paulo Coelho

About this Quote

This quote recommends that real knowledge originates from caring and being open to like. Those who are wise comprehend that love can not be completely understood or managed, however rather should be experienced and felt. On the other hand, foolish individuals believe they can totally comprehend love and attempt to rationalize it, leading to their own failure. Basically, love is an effective force that is beyond the comprehension of the foolish.

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About the Author

This quote is written / told by Paulo Coelho somewhere between August 24, 1947 and today. He was a famous Novelist from Brazil. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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