Favorite quotes Part 1
These are some of Paulo Coelho’s quotes that inspire and scare me, at the same time.
In the search for your destiny, you will often find yourself obliged to change direction. The Fifth Mountain
There are moments when you must be prepared to take a risk, to do something crazy. By The River Piedra I Sat Down And Wept
Carry in your memory, for the rest of your life, the good things that came out of your difficulties. They will serve as a proof of your abilities and will give you confidence when you are faced by other obstacles. Manual Of The Warrior Of Light
Sometimes certain blessings from God come crashing in through the windows. Brida
Whenever we need to make a very important decision, it is best to trust to impulse, to passion, because reason usually tries to remove us from our dream, saying that the time is not yet right. Reason is afraid of defeat, but intuition enjoys life and its challenges. Acceptance Speech Delivered To The Brazilian Academy Of Letters
When God closes a door, he opens a window. Chronicle – Christmas Story – A Place In Paradise
On some nights, the warrior of light has nowhere to sleep, on others, he suffers from insomnia. “That’s just how it is,” thinks the warrior. “I was the one who chose to walk this path.” Manual Of The Warrior Of Light
When we renounce our dreams, we find peace and enjoy a brief period of tranquility, but the dead dreams begin to rot inside us and to infect the whole atmosphere in which we live. What we hoped to avoid in the Fight – disappointment and defeat – becomes the sole legacy of our cowardice. The Pilgrimage
It is important never to relax, however far you have come. The Alchemist
It is necessary to run risks. We only properly understand the miracle of life when we allow the unexpected to happen. By The River Piedra I Sat Down And Wept
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. Veronika Decides To Die
You must be committed to the place you choose. A divided kingdom cannot resist the attacks of its enemies. A divided human being cannot face life with dignity. By The River Piedra I Sat Down And Wept
March 7, 2008 at 3:50 am
I love Paulo Coelho and his writings; i find them very inspiring. One of them in particular has helped me overcome obstacles and encouraged me to pursue my dreams. He taught me that there’s no such thing as unattainable goals because “When you really want something, the world conspires to make a dream come true”. Every time things go wrong I go back to his quote and try to find my way through. It might take lots of hard work but if you truly want something you CAN make it! If you don’t believe in yourself, no one will.
March 7, 2008 at 3:58 am
I totally agree with you. Even if some people may say that his books are a cliche, it works for me, for you and for so many other people. He is a genius, and what he says most often proves to be true! And yes, the saying that when you want something really bad, then the whole universe conspires to make you achieve it, is 100% true.
July 13, 2008 at 5:00 pm
the quotes that you have collected are very nice & appt. i have read Alchemist and not others yet I’m sure whatever the author has tried to tell, resonates with me
-Michael