God weighs souls on a pair of scales. In one of the dishes … - José Eduardo Agualusa

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God weighs souls on a pair of scales. In one of the dishes is the soul, and in the other, the tears of those who weep for it. If nobody cries, the soul goes straight down to hell. If there are enough tears and they are sufficiently heartfelt, it rises up to heaven.

José Eduardo Agualusa

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José Eduardo Agualusa Alves da Cunha (born December 13, 1960) is an Angolan journalist and writer of Portuguese and Brazilian descent.

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Alternative Names: Jose Eduardo Agualusa • José Eduardo Agualusa Alves da Cunha

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