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
Usually the threat of death makes people a lot more aware of their lives.
When we're focused on what we want, things begin to slot perfectly into place.
To injure your opponent is to injure yourself.
A life without a cause is a life without effect.
Only two things can reveal life's great secrets: suffering and love.
No one ever loses anyone. We are all one soul that needs to continue growing and developing in order for the world to carry on and for us all to meet once again.
If I believe I will win, then victory will believe in me.
A Warrior knows that the ends do not justify the means. Because there are no ends, there are only means...
Don’t be intimidated by other people’s opinions. Only mediocrity is sure of itself, so take risks and do what you really want to do.
But no one can lose sight of what he desires. Even if there are moments when he believes the world and the others are stronger. The secret is this: do not surrender.
The boat is safer anchored at the port; but that’s not the aim of boats.
It's a good idea always to do something relaxing prior to making an important decision in your life.
everyone knows how to love because we are all born with that gift.
In love, no one can harm anyone else; we are each responsible for our own feelings and cannot blame someone else for what we feel.