The 100 best phrases (and reflections) of Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho de Souza is one of the most widely read writers and novelists in the world., thanks to his works on fantastic adventures that inevitably lead us to value ourselves and examine our interior with each trip we make in this life. Among his best works are: 'The alchemist', 'Eleven minutes', 'The winner is alone' and 'Adultery'.
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Best quotes Paulo Coelho phrases
Of Brazilian origin and being one of the most outstanding lyricists, writers and novelists, he has received numerous awards and distinctions, highlighting the 'Chevalier de L'Ordre National de La Légion d'Honneur', awarded by the French government and as Messenger of Peace of the Nations United. To pay tribute to his works and his humanitarian work, we have brought a compilation with the best phrases of Paulo Coelho.
1. Love is discovered through the practice of loving and not through words.
To love someone, you need to show it.
2. There is always a person in the world waiting for another, whether in the middle of the desert or in the middle of a big city. And when those people meet and their eyes meet, all the past and all the future lose completely...
About that magic or destiny that unites a couple.
3. Certain things are so important that they need to be discovered on their own.
There are things we must experience on our own.
4. Love is just a word, until someone comes along to make sense of it.
There are many ways to love.
5. The two most difficult tests on the spiritual path are: the patience to wait for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed with what we meet.
Everything comes in its time, even if we are desperate to get it.
6. The absolutely calm is not the ocean law. The same thing happens in the ocean of life.
Total tranquility does not exist, so we must learn to remain serene in the face of chaos.
7. Never give up on a dream. Just try to see the signs that lead you to it.
Dreams can take time to come true.
8. She was not afraid of difficulties: what frightened her was the obligation of having to choose a path.
There are such drastic decisions that we are afraid to make them.
9. Although happy people say they are, no one is satisfied.
We humans have a void of need that we rarely satisfy.
10. I love almost everything about my job except speaking.
Preferring to write than present to a large audience.
11. There are attitudes that hurt, things that confuse and pride that distance.
The attitudes we have can alienate the people around us.
12. Arrogance attracts hatred and envy. Elegance arouses respect and love.
Arrogance creates a barrier between people.
13. Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can replace experience.
You can't know if you'll achieve anything if you don't try.
14. If you want to be successful you have to respect a rule; never lie to yourself.
That is why you must work on yourself first, before going for the rest of the world.
15. And when you want something, the whole universe conspires to help you achieve it.
When you set a goal for yourself and live for it, you surround yourself with positivity.
16. Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.
The greatest treasure we can have is happiness.
17. The world is in the hands of those who have the courage to dream and take the risk to live their dreams.
Do you think these are the happiest people in the world?
18. Sometimes you have to decide between something you're used to and something you'd like to know.
That moment where we risk stepping out of our comfort zone.
19. When every day seems the same it is because we have stopped perceiving the good things that appear in our lives.
The routine can exhaust us, so always have habits to distract and nourish you.
20. The more in harmony you are with yourself, the more you enjoy and the more faith you have.
Many of our discomforts come from within.
21. Men are masters of their own destiny.
Destiny is what you decide to do with your future.
22. Take the risk of being different, but learn to do it without attracting attention.
You don't need to surround yourself with drama to stand out.
23. Everything is allowed, unless interrupt a manifestation of love.
Love is something natural, so you must let it flow.
24. Accumulating love means luck, accumulating hatred means calamity.
Two choices each person lives with.
25. The possibility of realizing a dream is what makes life interesting.
As the saying goes: 'it's not the goal that matters, but the journey'.
26. The magical moment is the moment when a yes or a no can change our entire existence.
What moments have taken an interesting turn in your life?
27. Simple things are the most extraordinary, but only the wise can see them.
There are those who dismiss simple things because they believe they have no value.
28. It is necessary never to relax, even if we have come very far.
Talking about stopping working once a goal has been achieved.
29. Do not allow your wounds to transform you into someone you are not.
It is better to heal our wounds and leave them behind, so that they do not become a burden.
30. The difficult attracts, the impossible seduces, the complicated scares, the extremely complicated falls in love.
We are always looking for a new challenge.
31. There is no love in peace. It is always accompanied by agonies, ecstasy, intense joys and deep sadness.
Love is not pink, it is a rainbow that also includes black.
32. How does light enter a person? If the door of love is open.
When you prioritize positivity in your life, you fill yourself with better things.
33. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none of them how to lead their own.
People prefer to criticize others rather than analyze their own actions.
34. We cannot judge the lives of others, since each person knows their own pain and renunciation.
Each person has their internal battles that we must respect.
35. There is a language in the world that everyone understands: it is the language of enthusiasm, of things done with love and will, in search of what is desired or believed.
The things that are done with love are the ones that last the longest and motivate us to continue.
36. Who loves waiting for a reward is wasting time.
Love is not selfish. It is about sharing, retaining.
37. When someone makes a decision, they dive into a powerful current that takes a person to a place that they would never have dreamed of at the moment of decision.
The decisions we make matter because they have a huge impact.
38. What I can say about all my characters is that they are in search of their souls, because they are my mirror.
Placing a bit of himself in his characters.
39. There are moments in life when you must opt for a new path that you want to explore, or for the one you are used to.
We can continue to grow at all times, whether it is improving something or learning something new.
40. The change of attitude happens when we learn that we can really change our future.
Understanding that only we can improve the situation, one's point of view changes.
41. Do not give up. Generally, it is the last key on the ring that opens the door.
Keep trying. Meanwhile, you will gain experience in what you want.
42. To avoid the problems you have is to avoid the life you have to live.
Obstacles will always appear. The only way to overcome them is to face them.
43. Culture makes people understand each other better.
Culture makes people identify with their people.
44. If the pain has to come, let it come quickly. Because I have a life ahead of me and I need to use it in the best possible way. If he has to choose, let him do it soon. In that case, I hope so. If not, I forget it.
The pain can come at any time, but it is up to us whether we lie down to die or get over it.
45. All the battles in life serve to teach us something, even those that we lose.
After all, it is experiences that teach us lessons.
46. Love is what makes you smile when you are tired.
That person who comforts you on your bad days.
47. When you find your way, you need not be afraid. You need to have enough courage to make mistakes.
Errors are necessary to know what we need to fix.
48. Love is also a mysterious thing: the more we share, the more it multiplies.
Love is freedom between the complicity of two people.
49. Happiness is a blessing, but it is usually also a conquest.
Happiness is a decision that each person must make and seek.
50. Sadness does not stay forever when we walk in the direction of what we always wanted.
We can get sad when we don't achieve something we set out to do, but we discover that there are other ways to achieve our goal.
51. Love only rests when it dies. A living love is a love in conflict.
Love is never static because it is constantly growing.
52. Each human being has, within himself, something much more important than himself: the gift of him.
We all have something we are good at.
53. He who is used to traveling knows that it is always necessary to leave one day.
The traveler has an incredible capacity for healthy detachment.
54. Courage. Starting the journey with this word, and continuing with faith in God, you will get where you need to go.
Courage is necessary to face the challenges of your dreams.
55. Each distance traveled enriches the pilgrim and brings him a little closer to making his dreams come true.
Don't dismiss the fights you've won because they are a reflection of your strength.
56. Love is risky, but it always has been like that. For thousands of years people have sought and found each other.
Love is a game, where you must first love yourself, before wanting to win.
57. In every love story there is always something that brings us closer to eternity and the essence of life, because love stories contain all the secrets of the world.
Love stories have behind them the history of all humanity.
58. I can choose between being a victim of the world or an adventurer in search of treasure. It's all a matter of how I see my life.
The way we see the world determines how we act in it.
59. Tears are words that need to be written.
Let off steam when you have the need to, never shut up to your emotions.
60. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools that God uses to show us the way.
They are to test our attitude and strengthen the weaknesses that we still need to fix.
61. No life is complete without a touch of madness.
Madness is having the audacity to dream and pursue those dreams, no matter what they say.
62. I felt an immense desire to live again when I discovered that the meaning of my life was what I wanted to give it.
Only you own your life, do not let yourself be manipulated by the expectations of others.
63. If he understood himself better in his soul, it would be easier to overcome economic and political barriers. But first they have to understand that their neighbor is, in the end, just like them, with the same problems, the same questions.
The world needs more respect and understanding between people. This will improve your relationship and acceptance.
64. When you repeat a mistake, it is no longer a mistake, it is a decision.
An error is unintentional. Repeating it becomes a problem you don't want to face.
65. One day you will wake up and there will be no more time to do the things you always wanted. Do them now.
It's better to start now, the 'right time' is just an excuse to justify why you didn't do what you wanted to do.
66. If you want to achieve something, you need to be aware of the risks. Fear not, this makes life more exciting.
Everything in life is a risk, but instead of intimidating us, it should be a source of motivation.
67. If you love someone, tell them... many hearts are broken by words that are not heard.
Many unfortunate situations can be avoided by talking and showing your feelings.
68. I am someone who is constantly searching for my place in the world, and literature is the best way I find to see myself.
The way in which Coelho seeks to grow every day.
69. Let's be absolutely clear about one thing: we must not confuse humility with false modesty or servility.
Humility is a trait that reflects kindness and realism. It is not synonymous with submission.
70. A child can always 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 wants.
Valuable lessons that we should not lose from our childhood.
71. Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than suffering itself. And no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dream.
Many dreams are destroyed for fear of failure.
72. It is one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but another to think that yours is the only path.
Each person has their way of facing adversity and getting ahead.
73. It is necessary to learn what we need and not only what we want.
If we let ourselves be carried away only by what we want, greed will dominate us.
74. The wise man is wise because he loves. The madman is mad because he thinks he can understand love.
Love is a practice not a concept to learn.
75. The first symptom that we are killing our dreams is the lack of time.
To make a dream come true, we must find the time to develop it.
76. One is loved because he is loved. You don't need a reason to love.
You don't need reasons to love, but to hate.
77. Love is not in the other, it is within ourselves; we wake him up. But for him to wake up we need the other.
Love is an internal faculty that we bring out.
78. Decisions are just the beginning of something.
When you make a decision, you are starting a new path.
79. Do something instead of killing time. Because time is what is killing you.
We can be productive even in quiet times.
80. When you grow up, you will discover that you have already defended lies, deceived yourself or suffered for nonsense. If you are a good warrior, you will not blame yourself for it, but you will not let your mistakes repeat themselves either.
The important thing is to understand and accept when something is wrong, to want to remedy it.
81. Every day God gives us a moment when it is possible to change everything that makes us unhappy.
Take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way.
82. Face your path with courage, do not be afraid of the criticism of others. And, above all, do not let yourself be paralyzed by your own criticism.
You have to turn a deaf ear to the malicious comments of others, as well as to your own negative thoughts.
83. At every age of a man, the lord gives him his own concerns.
We all face difficulties according to our abilities.
84. Nobody manages to lie, nobody manages to hide anything when looking straight into the eyes.
Truths always come out.
85. This is what you should do: stay crazy, but behave like normal people.
Madness must lean towards the courage to do what we like.
86. Don't waste time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.
Give your version always with the truth. But do not insist to those who do not want to listen to you.
87. Faith does not disconnect you from reality, it connects you with it.
Faith must be that motivation that drives you to continue.
88. Life is not made of desires and yes of the acts of each one.
The life we live is made up of our actions.
89. Dying tomorrow is as good as dying any other day.
Accepting death helps them live life to the fullest.
90. There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.
Failure is part of life, but a defeat does not determine what we can achieve in the future.
91. The secret of life, however, is to fall seven times and get up eight.
Every time you get up from a loss, you get stronger.
92. Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing what to do is the worst kind of suffering.
Uncertainty and indecision make us lose valuable opportunities that we regret.
93. The strongest love is the one that can show its fragility.
When we are vulnerable, we show trust towards our partner.
94. You do not know if you are in front of your lost other half, she does not know either, but something attracts you, and you have to believe that it is true.
Perhaps an approximation of what love at first sight would be like.
95. The toughest tests in life are: the patience to wait for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed with what we find.
Virtues that we must strengthen to face any moment.
96. I am too shy in front of an audience. But I love to sing and have eye contact with a reader who already knows my soul.
Talking about his stage fright, though that doesn't stop him.
97. We always have to be with the most beautiful woman, with the biggest house, trading cars, wishing for what we don't have.
The human being has the defect of always wanting more and more. Even though he can't handle it.
98. Choosing one path meant abandoning others.
Choosing is not easy, but it is necessary to continue with our destiny.
99. The glory of the world is transitory, and it is not she who gives us the dimension of our life, but the choice we make to follow our Personal Legend, have faith in our utopias and fight for our dreams.
Build your own belief system that is consistent with your virtues and your dreams.
100. The first wish is important because it is hidden, forbidden, not allowed.
Talking about the attraction you feel towards a person when you meet them.