Tag: Life Quotes

“I am just the same as anyone who has learned to listen to his heart: someone who stands amazed before the mystery of life, who is open to miracles, who feels happy and enthusiastic about what he or she does.” – Paulo Coelho, By The River Piedra, I Sat Down And Wept

“The world is being created and destroyed in this very moment. Whoever you met will reappear, whoever you lost will return. Don’t betray the grace that was bestowed on you. Understand what is going on inside you and you will understand what is going on inside everyone else.” – Paulo Coelho, Aleph

“When God wants to make someone mad, He grants all their desires.” – Paulo Coelho, The Valkyries

“A disciple can never imitate the steps of his guide, because each of us has our own way of seeing life, of coping with difficulties and with victories. Teaching is merely showing that something is possible. Learning is making something possible for yourself.” – Paulo Coelho, The Diary of Magus

“To fight the Good Fight, we need help. We need friends, and when our friends are not near, we must transform solitude into our principal weapon.” – Paulo Coelho, The Diary of Magus

“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

“Before taking any important decision in life, it is always good to do something slowly.” – Paulo Coelho, The Diary of Magus

“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

“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

“It is necessary to run risks. We only properly understand the miracle of life when we allow the unexpected to happen.” – Paulo Coelho, By The River Piedra, I Sat Down And Wept