How The Universe Works
The following is a quote by Steve Maraboli:
The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts. Dá-te o que exiges com as tuas ações.It gives you what you demand with your actions.
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O universo não te dá o que pedes* com* os teus pensamentos. Dá-te o que exiges* com as tuas ações.The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts. It gives you what you demand with your actions.
🔎 Words in this story
✴️ Pedes (you ask for)
In English, the verb “to ask for” corresponds to the verb “pedir.” This verb is used when you’re requesting or ordering something. For example: “Vou pedir a conta” (I will ask for the bill.).
It may be confused with the verb “perguntar” (to ask), which we must use only when we refer to a question, like “Ele perguntou-me porque estava tão chateado.” (He asked me why I was so upset.).
Pedir (to ask for) is related to the noun “pedido” (request), while “perguntar” (to ask) is related to the noun “pergunta” (question).
✴️ Com (with)
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