“I bear many scars, but I also carry with me moments that would not have happened if I had not dared to go beyond my limits.” – Paulo Coelho, Chronicle – I’m Not Happy
Category: Quotes
“Start to do something. That way, time will be an ally, not an enemy.” – Paulo Coelho, The Fifth Mountain
“Before taking any important decision in life, it is always good to do something slowly.” – Paulo Coelho, The Diary of Magus
“Often, during combat, the warrior of light receives blows that he was not expecting. And he realizes that during war, his enemy is bound to win some of the battles. When this happens, the warrior of light weeps bitter tears and rests in order to recover his energies a little. But he immediately resumes the battle of his dreams.” – Paulo Coelho, Manual of the Warrior of the Light
“It is in enthusiasm for your work that you will find the gate to Paradise, the love that transforms and the choice that leads us to God.” – Paulo Coelho, Chronicle – Twenty Years On
“Absolute freedom does not exist; what does exist is the freedom to choose anything you like and then commit yourself to that decision.” – Paulo Coelho, The Zahir
“If we pay close attention, we will come to realize that no day is the same as another. Every morning brings with it a hidden blessing.” – Paulo Coelho
“The two hardest tests on the spiritual road are the patience to wait for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed with what we encounter.” – Paulo Coelho, Veronika Decides To Die
“I want to feel the rain on my face, to smile at men, to accept all the coffees men might buy for me. I want to kiss my mother, tell her I love her, weep in her lap, unashamed of showing my feelings; because they were always there even though I hid them.” – Paulo Coelho, Veronika Decides To Die
“The heart never suffers when it goes in search of its dream, because every moment of the search is a step towards encountering God and Eternity.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
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