“We always have a tendency to see those things that do not exist and to be blind to the great lessons that are right there before our eyes.” – Paulo Coelho, The Pilgrimage

“As soon as people decide to confront a problem, they realize that they are far more capable than they thought they were.” – Paulo Coelho, The Zahir

“The first indication that we are killing our dreams is lack of time. The second indication that our dreams are dead is certainty. The third indication that our dreams are dead is peace.” – Paulo Coelho, The Pilgrimage

“If you have a past with which you feel dissatisfied, then forget it now. Imagine a new story for your life and believe in it. Focus only on the moments when you achieved what you desired, and that strength will help you to get what you want.” – Paulo Coelho, The Fifth Mountain

“The world lies in the hands of those who have the courage to dream and who take the risk of living out their dreams – each according to his or her own talent.” – Paulo Coelho, The Valkyries

“It is precisely the possibility of realizing a dream that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“Defeat exists, but not suffering. A true warrior knows that when he loses a battle, he is improving the skill with which he wields a sword. He will be able to fight more skillfully next time.” – Paulo Coelho, By The River Piedra, I Sat Down And Wept

“Dreams nourish the soul just as food nourishes the body. The pleasure of the search and of adventure feeds our dreams.” – Paulo Coelho, The Pilgrimage

“The fear of suffering is worse than suffering itself. And no heart ever suffered when it went in search of its dreams.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“The search for happiness is more important than the need for pain.” – Paulo Coelho, Eleven Minutes