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Cost of Peace

Today’s quote is often attributed to Paulo Coelho, author of "The Alchemist":

If it costs you your peace, é demasiado caro.it is too expensive.

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Se isso te custa a tua paz, é demasiado caro.

If it costs you your peace, it is too expensive.

💬 Today's vocabulary

😫 Custar: To cost🧘 Paz: Peace🤯 Demasiado: Too much, too many💰 Caro: Expensive

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