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“And with the passing years, what had once seemed like a miracle or the luckiest of chances and which he had always promised himself he would never become enslaved by, has gradually become his sole reason to go on living.” quote by Paulo Coelho
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“And with the passing years, what had once seemed like a miracle or the luckiest of chances and which he had always promised himself he would never become enslaved by, has gradually become his sole reason to go on living.”

Paulo Coelho

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A once‑miraculous hope becomes the sole purpose for living, turning a dream into an obsession.

In simple terms: A miracle turned into a life‑purpose obsession.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when hope becomes a trap.

Themes

purpose obsession hope loneliness

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • career planning
  • personal reflection
  • mental health

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology addiction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What purpose drives you, and does it empower or imprison you?
  • How can you balance hope with realistic expectations?
A Different Perspective

Hope can become a restrictive narrative that limits growth.

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