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Eleven minutes Quote by Paulo Coelho

“She thinks about the other prostitutes who work with her. She thinks about her mother and her friends. They all believe that man feels desire for only eleven minutes a day, and that they’ll pay a fortune for it. That’s not true; a man is also a woman; he wants to find someone, to give meaning to…” quote by Paulo Coelho
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““She thinks about the other prostitutes who work with her. She thinks about her mother and her friends. They all believe that man feels desire for only eleven minutes a day, and that they’ll pay a fortune for it. That’s not true; a man is also a woman; he wants to find someone, to give meaning to his life.””

Paulo Coelho

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, 1988

The passage challenges the notion that desire is fleeting, asserting that both genders seek meaningful connection beyond brief cravings.

In simple terms: Both men and women seek lasting meaning.

Key Takeaway

Seek depth over fleeting desire.

Themes

desire meaning gender

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

existentialism human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives your life meaning?
  • How do you differentiate fleeting vs lasting desire?
A Different Perspective

Desire can still be superficial; not all seek depth.

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