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" About the idea of a clash between cultures, between civilisations, I don't believe in it. It's something some political leaders tried to use, and that the media tried and are still trying to sell us, in order to simplify the world and their work. "

Paulo Coelho

Media

Believe

Political

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I Am

Stubborn

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Paulo Coelho

Looks

Eyes

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