Quotes

“To attain his dream, the warrior needs a strong will and enormous capacity for acceptance; although he may have an objective, the path that leads to that objective is not always as he imagined it would be.” – Paulo Coelho, Warrior of the Light: A Manual

“When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools God uses to show us the way.” – Paulo Coelho, Brida

“All we achieve by exacting revenge is to make ourselves the equals of our enemies, whereas by forgiving we show wisdom and intelligence.” – Paulo Coelho, Aleph

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

“Anyone wishing to fight the Good Fight must view the world as if it were a great treasure waiting to be discovered and conquered.” – Paulo Coelho, The Pilgrimage

“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

“It was important to let one’s thoughts drift aimlessly, like the clouds in the sky. That way, their hearts emptied of anxiety and they could recover the necessary inspiration and strength for the next day.” – Paulo Coelho, The Fifth Mountain

“The path of wisdom means not being afraid to make mistakes.” – Paulo Coelho, Brida

“Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose – and commit myself to – what is best for me.” – Paulo Coelho, The Zahir

“Love: people either feel it or they don’t. And there isn’t a force in the world that can make them feel it.” – Paulo Coelho, The Witch of Portobello