Beyond Dead Ends
In today's quote, Paulo Coelho, the author of The Alchemist, reminds us that sometimes it’s wise to walk away.
Close some doors.
Not because of pride or arrogance, but simply because já não levam a lugar nenhum.they no longer lead anywhere.
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algumas . Não por ou , mas porque já não levam a .
Close some doors. Not because of pride or arrogance, but simply because they no longer lead anywhere.
Today's vocabulary
🔒 Fechar: To close🚪 Porta [femin. noun]: Door🦚 Orgulho [masc. noun]: Pride🔀 Ou: Or 😤 Arrogância [femin. noun]: Arrogance🌍 Lugar [masc. noun]: Place🚫 Nenhum: None
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