“We must be conscious of death if we are to have a proper understanding of life.” – Paulo Coelho, The Winner Stands Alone

“Help us to understand that wisdom lies not in the answers we are given, but in the mystery of the questions that enrich our lives.” – Paulo Coelho, Manuscript Found In Accra

“There are times when difficulties arise in our lives, and we cannot avoid them. But they are there for a reason.” – Paulo Coelho, The Fifth Mountain

“When we are confronted by difficult situations that we cannot solve, then we should simply relax. The universe will continue working for us in secret.” – Paulo Coelho, Maktub – Life’s Situations

“I don’t believe in the curative powers of suffering and tragedy; they happen because they’re part of life and shouldn’t be seen as a punishment.” – Paulo Coelho, The Zahir

“There are two types of idiots – those who don’t do something because they feel threatened and those who think they are going to do something because they have issued a threat.” – Paulo Coelho, The Devil And Miss Prym

“Do one thing: Live the life you always wanted to live. Avoid criticizing others and concentrate on fulfilling your dreams. This may not seem very important to you. But God, who sees all, knows that the example you give is helping Him to improve the world. And each day, He will bestow more blessings upon it.” – Paulo Coelho, Manuscript Found In Accra

“It’s a serious illness forcing yourself to be the same as everyone else…it’s a distortion of nature. It goes against God’s laws, for in all the world’s woods and forests, He did not create a single leaf the same as another.” – Paulo Coelho, Veronika Decides To Die

“Grace cannot be hoarded. There are no banks where it can be deposited to be used when you feel more at peace with yourself.” – Paulo Coelho, The Zahir

“All human beings are different and should take their right to be different to its ultimate consequences.” – Paulo Coelho, The Winner Stands Alone