Paulo Coelho Quotes

To realize one's destiny is a person's only real obligation. All things are one. And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

That is why it is so important to let certain things go. To release them. To cut loose. People need to understand that no one is playing marked cards; sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Don’t expect to get anything back, don’t expect recognition for your efforts, don’t expect your genius to be discovered or your love to be understood. Complete the circle. Not out of pride, inability, or arrogance, but simply because whatever it is no longer fits in your life. Close the door, change the record, clean the house, get rid of the dust. Stop being who you were and become who you are.

All you have to do is to pay attention; lessons always arrive when you are ready.

When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.

Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere.

There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there.

Two of the hardest tests in life: The patience to wait for the right moment and the courage to accept whatever you encounter.

One day you will wake up and there won't be any more time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now.

Don’t say "maybe" if you want to say "no".

I thank all those who hurt me in the past; they've taught me that pain is not an excuse to quit the fight.

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.

It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.

Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.

People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.

One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.

Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.

Don't give in to your fears. If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart.

The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.

Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering.

If you conceive of the universe as a constant struggle, you will be a warrior.

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 what he desires.

Do not waste your time with explanations. People only hear what they want to hear.

The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.

When you can't go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.

When you say yes to others, make sure you are not saying no to yourself.

Tears are words that need to be written.

If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it is lethal.