Men begin to reject simple things, and to write tracts, interpretations, and philosophical studies. They also begin to feel that they know a better way. (Paulo Coelho)

Men begin to reject simple things, and to write tracts, interpretations, and philosophical studies. They also begin to feel that they know a better way.

Paulo Coelho

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