Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author known for his inspiring and thought-provoking words. His quotes have touched the hearts of millions of people around the world, encouraging them to live their best lives and pursue their dreams. Here are some of his most powerful quotes to inspire and motivate you.
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
This quote from Paulo Coelho’s book, The Alchemist, is a powerful reminder that when we set our minds to something and truly believe in it, the universe will work in our favor to help us achieve it. It’s important to have faith in ourselves and our abilities, and to trust that the universe will provide us with the opportunities and resources we need to succeed. So go after your dreams with confidence and determination, and trust that the universe will conspire to help you achieve them.
“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”
“I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Life will be a party for you, a grand festival because life is the moment we’re living now.”
“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.”
“When we meet someone and fall in love, we have a sense that the whole universe is on our side. And yet if something goes wrong, there is nothing left! How is it possible for the beauty that was there only minutes before to vanish so quickly? Life moves very fast. It rushes from heaven to hell in a matter of seconds.”
“Your heart is a compass in life. Follow it and you will never get lost.”
“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.”
“Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.”
“What’s the world’s greatest lie?… It’s this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate.”
“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”
“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.”
This quote from Paulo Coelho is a powerful reminder that actions speak louder than words. It’s not enough to simply have an opinion or belief about something; we must also live our lives in a way that reflects those beliefs. By setting a positive example for others, we can inspire them to make positive changes in their own lives and in the world around them. So let your actions speak for themselves, and be the change you wish to see in the world.
“Never stop dreaming.”
“You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it’s better to listen to what it has to say.”
“When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not yet ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.”
“Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.”
Paulo Coelho Quotes on Life
“We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It’s one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it’s another to think that yours is the only path.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”
This quote from Paulo Coelho is a powerful reminder that resilience is key to success. We will all face challenges and setbacks in life, but it’s important to keep getting back up and trying again. Each time we fall, we have the opportunity to learn and grow, and to come back stronger than before. So don’t be afraid to take risks and make mistakes; embrace them as opportunities to learn and keep pushing forward towards your goals.
“Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.”
“You’re always learning. The problem is, sometimes you stop and think you understand the world. This is not correct. The world is always moving. You never reach the point where you can stop making an effort.”
“A life without cause is a life without effect.”
“Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.”
“Life is too short, or too long, for me to allow myself the luxury of living it so badly.”
“When I had nothing to lose, I had everything. When I stopped being who I am, I found myself.”
“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.”
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“None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, yet still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have Faith.”
“Tears are words that need to be written.”
“Everything tells me that I am about to make a wrong decision, but making mistakes is just part of life. What does the world want of me? Does it want me to take no risks, to go back to where I came from because I didn’t have the courage to say “yes” to life?”
“Don’t waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.”
This quote from Paulo Coelho is a reminder that sometimes, no matter how much we explain ourselves or our actions, people will only hear what they want to hear. It’s important to remember that we can’t control how others perceive us or our actions, and that it’s ultimately up to us to stay true to ourselves and our values. So don’t waste your time trying to explain yourself to others; focus on being true to yourself and let your actions speak for themselves.
“You can become blind by seeing each day as a similar one. Each day is a different one, each day brings a miracle of its own. It’s just a matter of paying attention to this miracle.”
“Your eyes show the strength of your soul.”
“Life always waits for some crisis to occur before revealing itself at its most brilliant.”
“The secret of life is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”
“Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.”
“If pain must come, may it come quickly. Because I have a life to live, and I need to live it in the best way possible. If he has to make a choice, may he make it now. Then I will either wait for him or forget him.”
“The more in harmony with yourself you are, the more joyful you are and the more faithful you are. Faith is not to disconnect you from reality – it connects you to reality.”
“You’re always learning. The problem is, sometimes you stop and think you understand the world. This is not correct. The world is always moving. You never reach the point where you can stop making an effort.”
“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”
“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”
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“Life has a way of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen at once.”
“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”
“People want to change everything and, at the same time, want it all to remain the same.”
“If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule: never lie to yourself.”
This powerful quote from Paulo Coelho reminds us that self-awareness and honesty are key components of success. It’s easy to deceive ourselves and make excuses for our shortcomings, but true success comes from acknowledging our weaknesses and working to improve them. By being honest with ourselves, we can set realistic goals and work towards achieving them with integrity and authenticity. So if you want to be successful, start by being honest with yourself and committing to personal growth and improvement.
“Love never keeps a man from pursuing his destiny.”
“Life has a way of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen at once.”
“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”
“When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not yet ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.”
“No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn’t know it.”,
“When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.”
“The two worst strategic mistakes to make are acting prematurely and letting an opportunity slip; to avoid this, the warrior treats each situation as if it were unique and never resorts to formulae, recipes or other people’s opinions.”
“You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it’s better to listen to what it has to say.”
“After all, what is happiness? Love, they tell me. But love doesn’t bring and never has brought happiness. On the contrary, it’s a constant state of anxiety, a battlefield; it’s sleepless nights, asking ourselves all the time if we’re doing the right thing. Real love is composed of ecstasy and agony.”
Paulo Coelho’s complete HarperCollins paperback collection in one sleek boxed set. Includes thirteen books: The Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, The Valkyries, Brida, Warrior of the Light, Veronika Decides to Die, Eleven Minutes, The Fifth Mountain, The Devil and Miss Prym, The Witch of Portobello, The Zahir, The Winner Stands Alone, and By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept.
