: Just as a pencil is guided by a hand, we must remember there is a hand (God or destiny) guiding us toward our purpose.
One of the most celebrated "pieces" or parables within this collection is . In this story, an old woman explains five essential qualities of a pencil to her grandson that can help him lead a peaceful, happy life: Like the Flowing River
Like the Flowing River: Thoughts and Reflections: Paulo Coelho : Just as a pencil is guided by
: What matters most is not the exterior wood of the pencil, but the graphite inside. Likewise, our inner character is more important than our appearance. Likewise, our inner character is more important than
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