Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho de Souzais a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He is the recipient of numerous international awards, amongst them the Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum. His novel The Alchemist has been translated into 80 languages. The author has sold over 200 million copies worldwide and is the all-time bestselling Portuguese language author...
NationalityBrazilian
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth24 August 1947
CityRio de Janeiro, Brazil
CountryBrazil
The Virgin (and I'm not speaking here of a sexual virgin) is the one whose search springs from her complete independence, and everything she learns is the fruit of her ability to face challenges alone.
We women, when we're searching for a meaning to our lives or for the path of knowledge, always identify with one of four classic archetypes.
Well, by accepting that sex is a physical manifestation of God, and that is not a sin-it is a blessing.
...he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke-the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love.
He also knows the power of word.
He rarely knows the result of a battle when the battle is over.
They are words that are easy enough to say and which fill vast empty spaces.
God's decisions are always mysterious, but they are always in our favour.
God exists wherever He is allowed to enter.
Then all that is needed is a little daring, and his two lives become one.
The first indication that we are killing our dreams is lack of time. The second indication of the death of our dreams is certainty. The third indication that our dreams are dead is peace.
A Warrior does not go into battle without knowing the limitations of his ally.
When it comes to treachery, he is implacable.
Pity those who seek for shepherds, instead of longing for freedom!