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Quotes by Paulo Coelho

Born: 24th August 1947
Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian novelist known for his spiritual and inspirational work.
Welcome to our collection of quotes by Paulo Coelho, a renowned novelist and author of thought-provoking books such as "The Alchemist" and "Brida." Dive into the wisdom and inspiration contained within these pages as Coelho's words resonate with universal truths about life, love, dreams, and self-discovery. Whether you are seeking guidance, motivation, or simply a moment of reflection, these quotes offer profound insights that will ignite your imagination and empower your journey. Explore the profound depths of Coelho's mind and allow his words to stir your own passion for living a fulfilling and purposeful life. Begin your exploration today and let the wisdom of Paulo Coelho illuminate your path.

You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it. Read Summary

Life was always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act. Read Summary

You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen. Read Summary

Remember your dreams and fight for them. You must know what you want from life. There is just one thing that makes your dream become impossible: the fear of failure. Read Summary

Elegance is usually confused with superficiality, fashion, lack of depth. This is a serious mistake: human beings need to have elegance in their actions and in their posture because this word is synonymous with good taste, amiability, equilibrium and harmony. Read Summary

One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving. Read Summary

You should treat a muse like a fairy. Read Summary

The more violent the storm, the quicker it passes. Read Summary

Love is a trap. When it appears, we see only its light, not its shadows. Read Summary

I think you can have 10,000 explanations for failure, but no good explanation for success. Read Summary

All women have a perception much more developed than men. So all women somehow, being repressed for so many millennia, they ended up by developing this sixth sense and contemplation and love. And this is something that we have a hard time to accept as part of our society. Read Summary

Elegance is achieved when all that is superfluous has been discarded and the human being discovers simplicity and concentration: the simpler and more sober the posture, the more beautiful it will be. Read Summary

Writing means sharing. It's part of the human condition to want to share things - thoughts, ideas, opinions. Read Summary

With all due respect, the Mona Lisa is overrated. Read Summary

No one can lie, no one can hide anything, when he looks directly into someone's eyes. Read Summary

If you start by promising what you don't even have yet, you'll lose your desire to work towards getting it. Read Summary

The two worst strategic mistakes to make are acting prematurely and letting an opportunity slip; to avoid this, the warrior treats each situation as if it were unique and never resorts to formulae, recipes or other people's opinions. Read Summary

When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. Read Summary

When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It's very simple. Read Summary

I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature. Read Summary