“There exists a language that is beyond words. If I could learn to decipher that language without words, I would be able to decipher the world.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“Do not try to make the road shorter, but travel it in such a way that every action leaves the land more fertile and the landscape more beautiful.” – Paulo Coelho, Manuscript Found In Accra

“Any blessing that is rejected turns into a curse.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“Freedom: to feel what it is that your heart desires, regardless of what others think.” – Paulo Coelho, The Fifth Mountain

“The tradition of hospitality will never die. Whenever we welcome someone in, we open ourselves to adventure and to mystery.” – Paulo Coelho, Maktub

“Whenever a person makes a decision, he is actually plunging into a powerful river, which will carry him to a place he never even dreamed of when he made that decision.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“The fear of suffering is worse than suffering itself.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“At a certain moment in our existence, we lose control over our life, and destiny or fate takes over.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Sometimes you have to travel a long way in order to find what is near.” – Paulo Coelho, Aleph

“Warriors of light make mistakes. Because they ask themselves questions. Because they are looking for a reason – and are sure to find it.” – Paulo Coelho, Warrior Of The Light: A Manual