It's a good thing to have been through difficult times. Man ... - Santiago

This quote is attributed to Santiago.

"It's a good thing to have been through difficult times. Man only understands the importance of a thing when he has lost it"

Santiago Wisdom

Character in The Alchemist

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"You can't have everything in life, but you can have what matters most."

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