Paulo Coelho

Spiritual Author Brazilian Born 1947 (age 79)

Brazilian author; wrote The Alchemist on spiritual journey.

382 quotes

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Perseverance
"Remember: the entrance to the sanctuary is inside you."
"Life has a way of testing us in the most unexpected ways."
Life
"The warrior knows that the most important words are very simple and direct."
Wisdom
"Peace comes when you accept yourself exactly as you are."
Peace
"The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find happiness in using it."
Happiness
"We are travelers on a cosmic journey stardust contemplating the stars."
Philosophy
"Magic is the bridge between the visible and invisible worlds."
Imagination
"Every blessing ignored becomes a curse."
Gratitude
"The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is love."
Freedom
"When you possess great treasures within you, and try to tell others of their location, people think you are mad."
Wisdom
"There is only one way to learn: through action."
Education
"The path to enlightenment is not found in the mountains, but within your heart."
Faith
"Every child has the ability to learn, but not all children learn in the same way."
Education
"The beauty of life is what makes us want to continue living."
Beauty
"Defeat is a temporary condition; giving up is what makes it permanent."
Motivation
"Real love changes and grows over time."
Love
"The only journey is the one that takes you home to yourself."
"When you stop chasing the wrong things, you make room for the right things."
Success
"The worst prison people live in is the fear of what other people think."
Fear
"God is in the silence, in the pause between heartbeats."
Faith
"Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it."
Work
"The mind is everything; what you think you become."
Motivation
"Adventure is worthwhile in itself, regardless of the outcome."
Adventure
"He who is not brave enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."
Courage
"Sometimes it's necessary to go backward in order to understand the way forward."
Wisdom
"The only way out of the labyrinth is to keep moving forward."
Perseverance
"Tears are words that need to be written."
"When you truly believe in something, you attract it into your life."
Faith
"The present moment is filled with joy and beauty; if you pay attention, this moment contains everything you need."
Happiness