“Love isn’t desire or knowledge or admiration. It’s a challenge. It’s an invisible fire.” – Paulo Coelho, The Witch of Portobello

“Love is not a habit, a commitment, or a debt. Love simply is. No definitions. Love and don’t ask too many questions. Just love.” – Paulo Coelho, The Witch of Portobello

“Meetings occur when we reach a limit, when we need to die and be reborn emotionally. These meetings are waiting for us.” – Paulo Coelho, Eleven Minutes

“Love can change a person. It was through you that I discovered who I am.” – Paulo Coelho, The Winner Stands Alone

“Despite all the injustices we suffer, despite the bad things that happen to us, despite feeling incapable of changing what is wrong about us and the world, love is stronger than all of that and will help us to grow. And only then will be able to understand stars, angels and miracles.” – Paulo Coelho, The Valkyries

“The whole of man’s life on the face of Earth can be summed up in one thing – the search for his soulmate. He may pretend to be running after wisdom, money or power, but none of that matters. Whatever he achieves will be incomplete if he fails to find his soulmate.” – Paulo, Coelho, Brida

“Love is an act of faith in another person and its face must always be swathed in mystery. It should be lived and enjoyed in every moment, but whenever we try to understand it, the magic disappears.” – Paulo Coelho, Respecting the Mystery

“How does light enter a house? Through open windows. How does light enter a person? Through the open door of love.” – Paulo Coelho, Eleven Minutes

“There are moments when God demands obedience, but there are also moments when he wants to test our will and challenge us to understand His love.” – Paulo Coelho, The Fifth Mountain

“Love fills everything. It cannot be desired because it is an end in itself. It cannot betray because it has nothing to do with possession. It cannot be held prisoner because it has a river and will overflow its banks.” – Paulo Coelho, The Witch of Portobello