Coelho

PAULO
COELHO
THE DEVIL AND MISS PRYM
Translated by Amanda Hopkinson and Nick Caistor

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English translation © Amanda Hopkinson and Nick Caistor
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Hail Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who turn to Thee for help. Amen.

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And a certain ruler asked him, saying, 'Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?' And Jesus said unto him, 'Why callest thou me good? None is good, save one, that is
God.'
Luke 18: 18-19

Author's   note
The first story about division comes from ancient Persia: the god of time, having created the universe, sees harmony all around him, but feels that there is still something very important missing - a companion with whom to share all this beauty.
For a thousand years, he prays for a son. The story does not say to whom he prays, given that he is omnipotent, the sole, supreme lord; nevertheless, he prays and, finally, he becomes pregnant.
When he realises he has achieved his heart's desire, the god of time is filled with remorse, suddenly conscious of how fragile the...