“The Ultimate Collection: 200 Inspiring Quotes by Paulo Coelho” is a remarkable compilation that encapsulates the profound wisdom and captivating insights of renowned author Paulo Coelho. Within its pages, readers are invited to embark on a transformative journey, as they explore the depths of human emotions, spirituality, and the pursuit of personal growth. Coelho’s words possess a mesmerizing power to ignite the soul and awaken dormant dreams, encouraging individuals to embrace their true selves and embark on a path of self-discovery. With each quote carefully curated, this collection serves as a beacon of inspiration, reminding us of the boundless possibilities that lie within us and the importance of living a life aligned with our passions and dreams.
Paulo Coelho Quotes
‘“God is here, right now, at our side. We can see him in this mist, in the ground we’re walking on, even in my shoes. His angels keep watch while we sleep and help us in our work. In order to find God, you have only to look around.”’
‘“Everyday God gives us the sun, and also the moment in wich have the ability to change everything that makes us unhappy. Our magic moment helps us to change and send us off in search of our dreams.”’
‘“Because there is a force that wants you to realize your Personal Legend; it whets your appetite with a taste of success.”’
‘“Every human being should know two languages: the language of society and the language of signs. One serves to communicate with other people, the other serves to understand God’s messages.”’
‘“It is not enough to dream of the Impossible Love – it is necessary to conquer it too.”’
‘“Love is not a habit, a commitment, or a debt. It isn’t what romantic songs tell us it is – love simply is.”’
‘“Love is what dreams are made of!”’
‘“Love your enemy. But don’t forget he is not your friend.”’
‘“So you see, Good and Evil have the same face; it all depends on when they cross the path of each individual human being.”’
‘“When two people fall in love, past and future disappear.”’
‘“The path to wisdom is not being afraid to make mistakes.”’
‘“I made some mistakes, but I wasn’t a coward. I lived my life and did what I had to do.”’
‘“If you must say yes, say it with an open heart. If you must say no, say it without fear.”’
‘“Sometimes it’s better to leave things as they are, he thought to himself, and decided to say nothing.”’
‘“Visit your soul; don’t visit your past.”’
‘“You don’t need to climb a mountain to know that it’s high.”’
‘“Love is looking at the same mountains from different angles.”’
‘“Happiness is the only goal worth pursuing.”’
‘“Although anxiety is part of life, never let it control you.”’
‘“If you start by promising what you don’t even have yet, you’ll lose your desire to work towards getting it.”’
‘“If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.”’
‘“The only thing tragedy gives us is the opportunity to rebuild our life.”’
‘“Dreams nourish the soul just as food nourishes the body. The pleasure of the search and of adventure feeds our dreams.”’
‘“God judges a tree by its fruits and not by its roots.”’
‘ “Because true love never keeps a man from pursuing his destiny.”’
‘“Enjoy the questions because they open many doors. Forget the answers because they always change.”’
‘ “The best way to live a miserable life is to pay attention to what other people are saying about you.”’
‘“Courage is the quality most essential to understanding the language of the world.”’
‘“Be crazy! But learn how to be crazy without being the center of attention. Be brave enough to live different.”’
‘ “People want to change everything and, at the same time, want it all to remain the same.”’
‘ “Even if loving meant leaving, or solitude, or sorrow, love was worth every penny of its price.”’
‘“Miracles occur all around us, signs from God show us the way, angels plead to be heard, but we pay little attention to them.”’
‘“If everybody loves you, something is wrong. Find at least one enemy to keep you alert.”’
‘“A Warrior is always vigilant.”’
‘“I closed my eyes and let the music flow through me, cleansing my soul of all fear and sin and reminding me that I am always better than I think and stronger than I believe.”’
‘“You can only learn when you teach.”’
‘“It takes a huge effort to free yourself from memory.”’
‘“The soul of the world is nourished by people’s Happiness.”’
‘“Tough times test your valor, persistence and ability to make decisions. They force you to fight for your dreams.”’
‘“You can choose between being a victim of destiny or an adventurer who is fighting for something important.”’
‘“Give yourself freedom to try out new things Don’t be so set in your ways that you can’t grow.”’
‘“Loneliness, when accepted, becomes a gift that will lead us to find a purpose in life.”’
‘“When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change.”’
‘“Don’t fear the light within. May it ignite the Sacred Flame in your soul.”’
‘“With love, there are no rules. The heart decides and what it decides is all that really matters.”’
‘“Face your path with courage, don’t be scared of people’s criticism. And, above all, don’t let yourself get paralyzed by your own criticism.”’
‘“Don’t give to anyone the power to put you down. Haters are losers pretending to be winners.”’
‘“Everything which is done in the present, affects the future by consequence, and the past by redemption.”’
‘“Saying ‘No’ does not always show a lack of generosity and that saying ‘Yes’ is not always a virtue.”’
‘“A warrior of light knows that in the silence of his heart he will hear an order that will guide him.”’,
‘“You could tell your soul mate by the light in their eyes, and since the time began, that has been how people have recognized their true love.”’
‘ “I prefer to be crazy and happy rather than normal and bitter.”’
‘“I’ve learned that waiting is the most difficult bit, and I want to get used to the feeling, knowing that you’re with me, even when you’re not by my side.”’
‘“If you have a work instead of a job, every day is holiday.”’
‘“Solitude is not the absence of company, but the moment when our soul is free to speak to us and help us decide what to do with our life.”’
‘“The magic moment is the moment when a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ can change our whole existence.”’
‘ “People need not fear the unknown if they are capable of achieving what they need and want.”’
‘“On your journey to your dream, be ready to face oasis and deserts. In both cases, don’t stop.”’
‘“What was broken will never be the same again.”’
‘ “Don’t ask permission. If it does not work, you can apologize later.”’
‘“Enjoy your magic moment today. As it will not be here tomorrow.”’
‘“In dire times you can lose joy, but you can’t lose hope. Hope is your guide.”’
‘“It has been said that there is no such thing as coincidence in this world.”’
‘ “I opened the window and my heart. The sun flooded my house and Love flooded my soul.”’
‘“Many times the wrong train took me to the right place.”’
‘“With every farewell comes a hidden hope.”’
‘“Talent is a universal gift, but it takes a lot of courage to use it. Don’t be afraid to be the best.”’
‘“The great victory, which appears so simple today, was the result of a series of small victories that went unnoticed.”’
‘“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”’
‘“When there is no turning back, then we should concern ourselves only with the best way of going forward.”’
‘“There are some things in life that are worth fighting for to the end.”’
‘“Dreams are the language of God.”’
‘“Go further than you planned. Ask for the moon: you will be surprised how often you get it.”’
‘“All religions lead to the same God, and all deserve the same respect.”’
‘“A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.”’
‘“To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.”’
‘“Life is a long pilgrimage from fear to love.”’
‘“To enjoy the rainbow, first enjoy the rain.”’
‘“You deserve all the good things that happen to you. Don’t feel guilty and accept the blessings.”’
‘“If you don’t fear, the Unknown will be KIND to you.”’
‘“Say “NO” without guilt. Say “YES” without fear.”’
‘“In my world, everything is possible and everything is relative.”’
‘“Don’t allow your wounds to transform you into someone you are not.”’
‘“The ship is safest when it is in port, but that’s not what ships were built for.”’
‘“Never hate jealous people. They are jealous because they think you are better than them.”’
‘“Be realistic: always wish the impossible.”’
‘“Seize every opportunity that life offers you because, when opportunities go, they take a long time to come back.”’
‘“Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.”’
‘“Dreamers can’t be tamed.”’
‘“Everything in life has its price.”’
‘“Hurry up: your dreams are waiting for you, but they will not wait forever.”’,
‘“What is success? It is being able to go to bed each night with your soul at peace.”’
‘“Telling the truth and making someone cry is better than telling a lie and making someone smile.”’
‘“God always offers us a second chance in life.”’
‘“Fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.”’
‘“Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself.”’
‘“How people treat other people is a direct reflection of how they feel about themselves.”’
‘“When you dance you can enjoy the luxury of being you.”’,
‘“People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves.”’
‘“You are the light of the world. Shine, and darkness will disappear.”’
‘“Forgive but do not forget, or you will be hurt again. Forgiving changes the perspectives. Forgetting loses the lesson.”’
‘“An enthusiastic heart finds opportunities everywhere.”’
‘“Never give up. When your heart becomes tired, just walk with your legs – but move on.”’
‘“Every search begins with beginner’s luck. And every search ends with the victor’s being severely tested.”’,
‘ “When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It’s very simple.”’
‘“Even if it is only for a matter of moments, because those moments bring with them a Love so intense that it justifies the rest of our days.”’
‘“Empty your mind, stop thinking about anything, simply be.”’
‘“Never stop dreaming.”’
‘“Straight roads do not make skillful drivers.”’
‘“The power of storytelling is exactly this: to bridge the gaps where everything else has crumbled.”’
‘“At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie.”’
‘“Don’t live every day as if it were your last. Live every day as if it were your first.”’
‘“Miracles only happen if you believe in miracles.”’
‘“The adrenaline and stress of an adventure are better than a thousand peaceful days.”’
‘“The eyes are the mirror of the soul and reflect everything that seems to be hidden; and like a mirror, they also reflect the person looking into them.”’
‘ “Don’t give up. Normally it is the last key on the ring which opens the door.”’
‘“If you don’t care about what people think, you already passed the first step of success.”’
‘“Your decision to walk creates the path ahead.”’
‘ “People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.”’
‘“Love is an unconditional commitment to an imperfect person. To love somebody isn’t just a strong feeling. It is a decision, a judgment, and a promise.”’
‘“The darkest hour was just before dawn.”’
‘“When in doubt, just take the next small step.”’
‘“You can achieve anything if you believe in yourself. But the opposite is also true; without strong self-belief you will not go far.”’
‘“Follow your dreams, transform your life.”’
‘“When I had all the answers, the questions changed.”’
‘“If there is any possible consolation in the tragedy of losing someone we love very much, it’s the necessary hope that perhaps it was for the best.”’
‘“If you only walk on sunny days you’ll never reach your destination.”’
‘“It’s always easy to blame others. You can spend your entire life blaming the world, but your successes or failures are entirely your own.”’
‘“Imagine a new story for your life and start living it.”’
‘“Dreaming is very pleasant as long as you are not forced to put your dreams into practice.”’
‘“With the rain, falls the wisdom of heaven.”’
‘“Love is only a word, until we decide to let it possess us with all its force. Love is only a word, until someone arrives to give it meaning. Don’t give up. Remember, it’s always the last key on the key ring that opens the door.”’
‘“Only cowards hide behind silence.”’
‘“And a mistake repeated more than once is a decision.”’
‘“You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.”’
‘“Sometimes there’s just no way to hold back the river.”’
‘“My heart might be bruised, but it will recover and become capable of seeing beauty of life once more. It’s happened before, it will happen again, I’m sure. When someone leaves, it’s because someone else is about to arrive – I’ll find love again.”’
‘“And if I’m alone in bed, I will go to the window, look up at the sky, and feel certain that loneliness is a lie, because the Universe is there to keep me company.”’
‘“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.”’
‘“Life is like a garden, you reap what you sow.”’
‘“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.”’
‘“Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.”’
‘“To love is to lose control.”’
‘“If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule. Never lie to yourself.”’
‘“If I must be faithful to someone or something, I have, first of all, have to be faithful to myself.”’
‘“Scars speak more loudly than the sword that caused them.”’
‘“Every moment in life is an act of faith.”’
‘ “Certain things in life simply have to be experienced -and never explained. Love is such a thing.”’
‘“Everyone on earth has a treasure that awaits him.”’
‘ “Impossible is just an opinion.”’
‘“Whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it’s because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It’s your mission on earth.”’
‘“There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there.”’
‘“All you have to do is to pay attention; lessons always arrive when you are ready, and if you can read the signs, you will learn everything you need to know in order to take the next step.”’
‘“Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.”’
‘“There is only one way to learn. It’s through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.”’
‘“Anyone who loves in the expectation of being loved in return is wasting their time.”’
‘“Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.”’
‘“Love is not to be found in someone else, but in ourselves; we simply awaken it. But in order to do that, we need the other person. The universe only makes sense when we have someone to share our feelings with.”’
‘“Only two things can reveal life’s great secrets: suffering and love.”’
‘“Remember your dreams and fight for them.”’
‘“Listen to your heart. It knows everything.”’
‘“The devil is in the detail.”’
‘“No one loses anyone, because no one owns anyone. That is the true experience of freedom: having the most important thing in the world without owning it.”’
‘“When I had nothing to lose, I had everything. When I stopped being who I am, I found myself.”’
‘“It’s only those who are persistent and willing to study things deeply, who achieve the master work.”’
‘“It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.”’
‘“And one has to understand that braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear.”’
‘“I can choose either to be a victim of the world or an adventurer in search of treasure. It’s all a question of how I view my life.”’
‘“And, when you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.”’
‘“What hurts us is what heals us.”’
‘ “People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them.”’
‘“Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose – and commit myself to – what is best for me.”’
‘ “Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.”’
‘“Remember the saying, What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger? It’s true!”’
‘“Tears are words that need to be written.”’
‘“Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.”’
‘“If it’s still in your mind, it is still in your heart.”’
‘“Stay mad, but behave like normal people. Run the risk of being different, but learn to do so without attracting attention.”’
‘“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.”’
‘“Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.”’
‘“Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering.”’
‘“Don’t explain. Your friends do not need it, and your enemies will not believe you.”’
‘“Nothing in this world happens by chance.”’
‘“If you are never alone, you cannot know yourself.”’
‘“Your eyes show the strength of your soul.”’
‘“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”’
‘“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”’
‘“Life is short. Kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.”’
‘“If you conquer yourself, then you conquer the world.”’
‘“The axe always forgets. The tree always remembers.”’
‘“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.”’
‘“Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once.”’
‘“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”’
‘“Don’t waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.”’
‘“Sadness does not last forever when we walk in the direction of that which we always desired.”’
‘“Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains.”’
‘“The universe only makes sense when we have someone to share our feelings with.”’
‘“Life always waits for some crisis to occur before revealing itself at its most brilliant.”’
‘“Haters are confused admirers who can’t understand why everybody else likes you”’
‘“If you love someone, you must be prepared to set them free.”’
‘“Happiness is something that multiplies when it is divided.”’
‘“If you believe in victory, then victory will believe in you.”’
‘“Fortunate are those who take the first steps.”’
‘“The danger of an adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort.”’
‘“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it is lethal.”’
‘“There is no time to leave important words unsaid.”’
‘“A life without a cause is a life without effect.”’
‘“Fight for your dreams, and your dreams will fight for you.”’
‘“You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it’s better to listen to what it has to say.”’
‘“We must never stop dreaming. Dreams provide nourishment for the soul, just as a meal does for the body.”’
‘“It’s what you do in the present that will redeem the past and thereby change the future.”’
‘“So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.”’
‘“Don’t allow your mind to tell your heart what to do. The mind gives up easily.”’
‘“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.”’
‘You are what you believe yourself to be.”’
‘“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”’
‘“Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.”’
‘“Travel is never a matter of money but of courage.”’
‘“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”’
‘“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.”’
‘“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”’
‘“Sometimes you have to travel a long way to find what is near.”’
‘“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”’
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