Meaning of life quote from Paulo Coelho (Rio de Janeiro)

"Joy is not 'lesser' than sorrow. They are both parts of the same experience."

Paulo Coelho, age 0 (1947 - present)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Paulo Coelho, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As a renowned thinker (1947 - present), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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