What people regard as vanity-leaving great works, having children, acting in such a way as to prevent one's name from being forgotten-I regard as the highest expression of human dignity. (Paulo Coelho)

What people regard as vanity-leaving great works, having children, acting in such a way as to prevent one's name from being forgotten-I regard as the highest expression of human dignity.

Paulo Coelho

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