To escape from the world means that one's mind is not concerned with the opinions of the world.

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In his novel The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho wrote: "To escape from the world means that one's mind is not concerned with the opinions of the world." In this quote, Coelho is trying to convey the importance of not letting external opinions rule our lives. He is trying to express that we shouldn't let people or society's expectations affect what we do or who we are.

Source: A Primer Of Soto Zen

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