After reading only a few pages of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, I knew that I was hooked for life on the writing of this inspiring Brazilian novelist.
These are only a few of my favorite quotes, from some of his most popular books, that are sure to inspire you to take a risk on that next adventure!
If you are looking for more, Quote Catalog has put together a list of more than 500 of his quotes. Check it out here.
"And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it."
—PAULO COELHO, THE ALCHEMIST
"They live as if they were never going to die, and die as if they had never lived."
—PAULO COELHO, WHAT IS FUNNY ABOUT MAN
"People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of."
—PAULO COELHO, THE ALCHEMIST
"...braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear."
—PAULO COELHO, THE SPY
"Whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it's because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It's your mission on earth."
—PAULO COELHO, THE ALCHEMIST
"All you have to do is pay attention; lessons always arrive when you are ready, and if you can read the signs, you will learn everything you need to know in order to take the next step."
—PAULO COELHO, THE ZAHIR
"Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure."
—PAULO COELHO, THE ALCHEMIST
"The ship is safest when it is in port, but that is not what ships were built for."
—PAULO COELHO, THE PILGRIMAGE
"It is the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting."
—PAULO COELHO, THE ALCHEMIST
"The danger of an adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort."
—PAULO COELHO, VERONIKA DECIDES TO DIE
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