

“Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn to live with it—just as we have learned to live with storms.”
― Manuscrito encontrado em Accra
― Manuscrito encontrado em Accra

“The day is made up of 24 hours and an infinite number of moments. We need to be aware of those moments and make the most of them regardless of whether we're busy doing something or contemplating life.”
― The Witch of Portobello
― The Witch of Portobello

“Don't try to be useful. Try to be yourself: that is enough & that makes all the difference.”
― Manuscript Found in Accra
― Manuscript Found in Accra

“Does a leaf, when it falls from the tree in winter, feel defeated by the cold?
The tree says to the leaf:
"That’s the cycle of life. You may think you’re going to die, but you live on in me. It’s thanks to you that I’m alive, because I can breathe. It’s also thanks to you that I have felt loved, because I was able to give shade to the weary traveller. Your sap is in my sap; we are one thing.”
― Manuscript Found in Accra
The tree says to the leaf:
"That’s the cycle of life. You may think you’re going to die, but you live on in me. It’s thanks to you that I’m alive, because I can breathe. It’s also thanks to you that I have felt loved, because I was able to give shade to the weary traveller. Your sap is in my sap; we are one thing.”
― Manuscript Found in Accra

“Defeat is for those who, despite their fears, live with enthusiasm and faith.”
― Manuscript Found in Accra
― Manuscript Found in Accra
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